White acrylic paint on white and blue striped cloth 1970

This 1970 artwork by Daniel Buren, titled "White acrylic paint on white and blue striped cloth," is a classic example of Minimalism, a movement that emerged in the 1960s. Buren's work, often featuring simple geometric forms and patterns, questions the nature of art and its relationship to the surrounding environment. The piece consists of a simple blue and white striped cloth, pinned to a white wall, which allows the viewer to focus on the repetition and arrangement of the stripes, creating a visual rhythm that is both minimal and compelling. Buren's installation, though simple, challenges the traditional notion of the artwork as an object and engages the viewer in a dialogue about the nature of perception and space.