Robert Mangold (born October 12, 1937) is an American contemporary painter renowned for his minimalist abstract works. His art features geometric shapes, muted colors, and precise lines, exploring balance between form and space. Emerging in the 1960s, Mangold is closely associated with the Minimalist movement but emphasizes the flatness and internal structure of painting. Over decades, his works have been collected by major museums worldwide, including the Museum of Modern Art in New York and Tate Modern in London. Mangold's influence on contemporary painting is significant, making him a key figure in abstract art.