The Gleaming Geometry of John B. Flannagan John Bradley Flannagan (1905-1987) was a pivotal, though often underrecognized, figure in the development of American abstract sculpture. Born in Philadelphia, his artistic journey wasn't one of immediate recognition but rather a slow burn fueled by an unwavering dedication to exploring form and material. He emerged during a period where European modernism was taking root in America, yet he forged a distinctly individual path, eschewing direct imitation for a unique language rooted in industrial aesthetics and geometric precision. Flannagan’s early…