Andrew Topolski
American postminimalist sculptor and draftsman (1952–1989)
Andrew Topolski (1952–2008) was an American artist and art teacher born in Buffalo, New York and later based in Brooklyn, New York.
A draftsman and sculptor, Topolski was a member of the "Hallwalls generation" in Buffalo and described his work as Intermedia, drawing on references including architecture, music, cartography, the technology of war, and other disciplines.
Early life and education
Andrew Topolski was born September 21, 1952 in Buffalo, New York. He attended John F. Kennedy High School in Cheektowaga, New York and then earned undergraduate and graduate degrees in art at the University at Buffalo.
Professional career
Buffalo, New York and Hallwalls
While studying at the University at Buffalo, Topolski became associated with the founders of Hallwalls--Robert Longo, Charlie Clough, Cindy Sherman, Diane Bertolo, Michael Zwack, and Nancy Dwyer. Topolski appeared in the first Hallwalls exhibition, "Spatial Survey," alongside Longo, Joe Panone, and Roger Rapp. Topolski taught art at the University at Buffalo and Villa Maria College.
New York City
Topolski left Buffalo for New York City in 1985, settling in Brooklyn, with his partner Cindy Suffoletto. He was represented by the Oscarsson Seigeltuch Gallery in SoHo and taught for many years at Parsons/The New School.
Callicoon
Following the terrorist attacks of 9/11 and the Bush Administration’s response, Topolski stopped creating any new work, in a period lasting from September 2001, when he relocated to to approximately 2003, during which time he relocated to the rural hamlet of Callicoon, New York.
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