| Lever | |
|---|---|
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| Artist | Carl Andre |
| Year | 1966 |
| Medium | 137 firebricks |
| Dimensions | 11.4 cm× 22.5 cm× 883.9 cm(0.37 ft× 0.74 ft× 28 ft) |
| Location | National Gallery of Canada, Ottawa, Ontario |
Lever is a 1966 minimalist sculpture by Carl Andre. [1] [2] [3] [4]
The exhibiting of Lever at Primary Structures brought recognition to Andre. [5] It was subsequently displayed at Dia Beacon. [6]
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Events from the year 1933 in art.
Events from the year 1966 in art.
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Events from the year 1935 in art.
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