Tablet #65 1969

"Tablet #65" (1969) is a collage by American artist Ellsworth Kelly, known for his work in Minimalism and hard-edge painting. The artwork is comprised of six newspaper clippings, each depicting a different subject: a large rectangular object, a sailboat, the Brooklyn Bridge, two cropped images of a sailboat, and a highway. By cutting and arranging these found objects, Kelly explores themes of abstraction, form, and the nature of perception, challenging the viewer to re-interpret the familiar. This piece demonstrates Kelly's signature use of geometric shapes and stark contrasts, creating a visually striking and thought-provoking composition.