(New Malden, 1924)
British sculptor, recognized as a leading exponent of contemporary British art.
Trained as an engineer at the Cambridge University, Caro initially worked as an assistant to Henry Moore, the legendary British artist. Caro´s most recognized work is in large-scale abstract metal sculpture using scrap and industrial materials, such as the Early One ( Tate Gallery, London ). His first one-man show was held at the Whitechapel Art Gallery in London.
Caro has also taught at the prestigious St. Martins School of Art in London.
Museums and Collections:
Metropolitan Museum of Art New York, U.S.
Peggy Guggenheim Collection Venice, Italy.
Ackland Art Museum at the University of North Carolina, U.S.
Ball State Museum of Art Indiana, U.S.
Birmingham Museum of Art Alabama, U.S.
Grounds For Sculpture New Jersey, U.S.
Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden Washington D.C., U.S.
Musée de Grenoble Grenoble, Francia.
Tate Gallery London, U.K.
Walker Art Center Minnesota, U.S.