Untitled from The New York Collection for Stockholm

Robert Breer was an American animator and filmmaker who created abstract films and kinetic sculptures using hand-drawn and collage techniques. Beginning in the 1950s, he developed a distinctive approach to experimental animation, constructing frame-by-frame works from cut paper, photographs, and painted elements that prioritized visual rhythm and formal abstraction over narrative. His kinetic sculptures, often motorized and constructed from wood and metal, shared the same commitment to movement and optical sensation that defined his film practice. Breer's work bridged postwar European and American avant-garde traditions, influencing generations of experimental animators.

Detroit, MI, USA