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Article: Andre Cadere at Art: Concept.(PARIS)(Critical Essay)
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- Art in America
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- November 1, 2005
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Andre Cadere is probably the most important artist of the 1970s whom you've never heard of. A Romanian who lived and worked primarily in Paris, Cadere died in 1978, at the age of 45. Since then, his work has acquired a cult following, primarily in Europe. This small, thoughtful show included three of his trademark barres de bois (wood bars) along with documentation of some of his public performances.
The form of Cadere's barres de bois is exceedingly simple: they are wooden rods of varying length composed of sections painted in primary colors. In total, he made about 180 barres. All have a disarmingly handmade quality; the plainly painted individual units are ...