Joel Elias Shapiro (born September 27, 1941 New York City, New York) is an American sculptor renowned for his dynamic work composed of simple rectangular shapes. The artist is classified as a Minimalist as demonstrated in his works, which were mostly defined through the materials used, without allusions to subjects outside of the works.
Joel Elias Shapiro (born September 27, 1941 in New York City) is an American sculptor known for his dynamic sculptures made from simple rectangular shapes. His work is considered Minimalist because it focuses on the materials used rather than subject matter.