Rosemarie Castoro facts for kids
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Rosemarie Castoro
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| Born | 1939 New York, New York
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| Died | 2015 (aged 75–76) |
| Nationality | American |
| Education | Pratt Institute |
| Movement | Minimalism |
Rosemarie Castoro (born in Brooklyn, New York, United States; 1939 – 2015) was an American artist. She was known for her unique style of art. Rosemarie worked in many different ways, including drawing, painting, and making sculptures.
She was part of a group of artists in New York called the Minimalists. This means her art often used simple shapes and colors. She also explored Conceptual art, where the idea behind the art is more important than the art itself. Another style she used was concrete poetry, which uses words and their arrangement to create a visual image.
Rosemarie Castoro often painted with just one color (called monochrome painting). Her art was also abstract, meaning it didn't show real-life objects exactly. A big idea in her work was how the human body moves through space.
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Rosemarie Castoro's Artistic Journey
Rosemarie Castoro studied art at the Pratt Institute in New York. She graduated in 1963 with a special degree called a BFA.
In the 1960s, she explored dance and movement. She worked with a famous dancer named Yvonne Rainer. Rosemarie also studied choreography, which is the art of creating dance moves.
Sculptures and Art for Everyone
In the 1970s, Rosemarie started focusing a lot on making sculptures. In 1971, she created a series of large sculptures. These were called Free Standing Wall Pieces. They were big walls that people could walk around and interact with.
The surfaces of these sculptures were special. Rosemarie used materials like graphite, gesso, and marble dust. She applied them thickly to create rough, textured surfaces.
Rosemarie was very dedicated to her abstract art style. She wanted her art to be about shapes and ideas, not just pictures of things.
Art at Artpark: Flashers
One of Rosemarie Castoro's famous works is called Flashers. These sculptures were shown at Artpark in 1979. Artpark is a place where artists create sculptures and performances for the public.
Flashers were tall, black, human-like shapes. They were made from metal and stood seven feet high. Rosemarie created these sculptures specifically for Artpark. They helped show that art could be about figures and forms, not just traditional statues.
Where to See Her Art
Rosemarie Castoro's artwork is kept in many important art collections. You can find her pieces in museums around the world. Here are some of the places that have her art:
- Museum of Modern Art, New York
- Newark Museum, New Jersey
- Cornell Fine Arts Museum, Winter Park, Florida
- University Art Museum, Berkeley
- Centre national des arts plastiques, Paris
- Collection U.S. Embassy
- Smithsonian American Art Museum, Washington, D.C.
Awards and Support
Rosemarie Castoro received several important awards and grants. These helped her continue her artistic work. Some of the awards she received include:
- Guggenheim Fellowship, 1971
- New York State Council on the Arts 1972, 1973
- National Endowment for the Arts, 1975, 1985
- Tiffany Foundation, 1977
- Pollock-Krasner Foundation, 1989, 1998
