Die c. 1962 - 1968

"Die" is a minimalist sculpture by Tony Smith, created between 1962 and 1968. The artwork is a large, rusted steel cube measuring 72 inches on each side. Smith's work often explored the fundamental nature of form and space, and "Die" embodies this concept with its simple, monolithic presence. The sculpture's imposing size and stark materiality invite contemplation, emphasizing the viewer's perception of volume and mass. "Die" is a prime example of Minimalist art, which emerged in the 1960s and emphasized reductive forms and industrial materials.