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Carl Andre
Carl Andre: A Biography Born: Quincy, Massachusetts (1935) Died: January 24, 2024, New York City Nationality: American Early Life and Education Carl Andre was born in Quincy, Massachusetts, on September 16, 1935. His father was a master designer of freshwater plumbing for ships. He attended the Quincy public school system and later Phillips Academy in Andover, Massachusetts (1951-1953). During his time at Phillips Acad
emy, he formed a significant friendship with Hollis Frampton, who profoundly influenced Andre's artistic trajectory through discussions about art and introductions to other artists. Andre served in the U.S. Army in North Carolina from 1955 to 1956. He moved to New York City in 1956, where Frampton introduced him to Constantin Brâncuși and Frank Stella, leading to a shared studio space with Stella from 1958 to 1960. Artistic Devel…
