IS THIS YOUR IDEA OF ART?: SOL LEWITT CHALLENGES YOU TO FIND THE GENIUS IN HIS SIMPLICITY.(ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT)

From: The Wisconsin State Journal (Madison, WI) | Date: December 3, 2006| Author: | Copyright information

Byline: SCOTT TOPPER For the State Journal

Sol LeWitt is one of America's major artists and his elaborate exhibit at the Madison Museum of Contemporary Art (MMOCA) -- with free admission -- moves to the Miami Art Museum after its display here through Jan. 14.

So what do you see in LeWitt's work and his collection?

A wall of scribbles. Some colorful lines and shapes. A weird, melting sundae. Lots of cubes.

Go ahead, scratch your head.

LeWitt's work can be static and bewildering, even for people who are generally enthusiastic about modern art. If you expect ...

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