Untitled Bar (A-I 0203000 = 25 = I x 12 =) 1976

French artist Andre Cadere (1934-1978) is known for his minimalist sculptures, most notably his “barres” (bars), which are long, slender objects made of painted wood. This Untitled Bar from 1976 consists of a series of cylindrical blocks in alternating colors of black, yellow, and red. Cadere’s work, which was often given cryptic titles, challenges viewers to consider the relationship between art and the everyday, and the ways in which objects can be imbued with meaning.