Eccentric Abstraction

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Scope note
Refers to the style predominantly of sculpture that first appeared in an art exhibition in 1966. Named by critic Lucy Lippard, the style is characterized by a rejection of Minimalist formalism, with an emphasis on experimental form and the use of soft materials such as rubber, vinyl, plastic and polyester resin.
Eccentric Abstraction
Accepted term: 29-Apr-2024