Joel Shapiro (born September 27, 1941 New York City, New York) is an American sculptor renowned for his dynamic work composed of simple rectangular shapes. The artist is classified as a Minimalist as demonstrated in his works, which were mostly defined through the materials used, without allusions to subjects outside of the works. He lives and works in New York City. He is married to the artist Ellen Phelan.

Denver, USA, For Jennifer 
Denver, USA, For Jennifer 
Boston, USA, Museum of Fine Arts, Untitled 1997 
New Haven, Yale University Art Gallery, USA

Washington, Holocaust memorial museum , Loss and Regeneration 
Washington, Holocaust memorial museum , Loss and Regeneration