Frank Stella: A Pioneer of Minimalism and Geometric Abstraction Frank Stella, born in Malden, Massachusetts on May 12, 1936, stands as a monumental figure in the history of American art. His career, spanning nearly six decades, profoundly shaped the trajectory of abstract painting and sculpture, particularly through his pioneering work in minimalism and post-painterly abstraction. From humble beginnings – assisting his father, a gynec…