Map of Amsterdam with the Area between Emma-Plein, Europa-Plein, Ooster Park, Nieuwmarkt, and Bus Station Removed 1976

Sol LeWitt’s 1976 work, *Map of Amsterdam with the Area between Emma-Plein, Europa-Plein, Ooster Park, Nieuwmarkt, and Bus Station Removed,* is a conceptual piece that engages with the idea of absence. LeWitt, a prominent figure in Minimalism and Conceptual Art, utilizes a pre-existing map of Amsterdam, but removes a section of the city, highlighting the blank space created by the removal. This intervention forces the viewer to consider the city's structure and the impact of removing a specific area. The artwork showcases LeWitt's interest in manipulating and re-contextualizing everyday materials, further emphasizing his conceptual approach to artmaking.