Dan Flavin

Origins

Dan Flavin was an American artist known for his minimalist sculptures using fluorescent light fixtures. He rose to fame in the 1960s with his series of 'icons' made from commercially available fluorescent tubes. Flavin's work is characterized by the use of ready-made materials and the exploration of light as a medium. His sleek and industrial aesthetic, combined with his innovative approach to utilizing light, made him a pioneer of minimalism in art.