Einstein's Secret
Can I see it?
Not on view at present
Where is “Einstein's Secret” now? Collection: Minneapolis Institute of Art, Minneapolis. Not on view at present. Checked September 29, 2026.
Minneapolis, United States
It belongs to the collection, but is not on display at present.
- Checked
- In this state since
- Source
- The museum
About the sculpture
Alfred Leslie made significant contributions to the realm of postwar assemblage art. Drawing inspiration from artists such as Robert Rauschenberg and Jasper Johns, he produced a series of abstract “combines” that integrated three-dimensional objects into painting. Einstein’s Secret exemplifies Leslie’s innovative assemblage practice during the 1950s and 1960s that incorporated a wide array of materials and found objects, exploring the expressive possibilities of texture, form, color, and composition. By juxtaposing these disparate elements, Leslie created thought-provoking artworks that challenged conventional notions of representation and meaning. Aside from works of pure abstraction, some of his combines explored themes of consumer culture, social commentary, and the interplay between art and everyday life.
Minneapolis Institute of Art
Details
- Accession number
- 2023.102.1
In the catalog
Sources
- Minneapolis Institute of Art
- Image: Minneapolis Institute of Art — © Alfred Leslie
