Leo Castelli
Leo Castelli (né Krausz; September 4, 1907 – August 21, 1999) was an Italian-American art dealer who originated the contemporary art gallery system. His gallery showcased contemporary art for five decades. Among the movements which Castelli showed were Surrealism, Abstract Expressionism, Neo-Dada, Pop Art, Op Art, Color field painting, Hard-edge painting, Lyrical Abstraction, Minimal Art, Conceptual Art, and Neo-expressionism.
Leo Castelli | |
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Leo Castelli (seated), with artist Jasper Johns standing behind, c. 1970s | |
| Born | Leo Krausz September 4, 1907 |
| Died | August 21, 1999 (aged 91) New York City, United States |
| Nationality | Italian, American |
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| Children | 2 |
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