Mel Bochner, an influential artist, passed away at 84 from complications following a fall. Throughout his career, he explored the complexity of art and language across various mediums. In 1966, he initiated a groundbreaking exhibition, 'Working Drawings and Other Visible Things on Paper,' which showcased artists' sketches in binders rather than traditional displays, thus challenging the conventional idea of art as a tangible object and contributing to the conceptual art movement. His work had lasting effects on the art world, inspiring future artists to rethink their practices.
Mel Bochner's innovative exhibition, 'Working Drawings and Other Visible Things on Paper,' challenged the notion of art as an object, marking a pivotal moment in conceptual art.
By asking artists for sketches and organizing them in a binder, Bochner not only created art but also questioned traditional practices in the art world, fostering a new approach.
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