Lawrence Weiner
American artist (1942–2021)
Lawrence Charles Weiner (February 10, 1942 – December 2, 2021) was an American conceptual artist. He was an important person in the creation of conceptual art in the 1960s.[1] His works were usually a form of word art.
Lawrence Weiner | |
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.jpg) Weiner at the TYPO 2011 conference in London | |
| Born | Lawrence Charles Weiner February 10, 1942 Manhattan, New York City, US |
| Died | December 2, 2021 (aged 79) Manhattan, New York City, US |
| Nationality | American |
| Known for | Conceptual art |
Weiner died on December 2, 2021, in New York City from prostate cancer at the age of 79.[2][3]
References
change- ↑ "Lists". ArtFacts.
- ↑ Kennedy, Randy (2021-12-05). "Lawrence Weiner, Artist Whose Medium Was Language, Dies at 79". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2021-12-05.
- ↑ "Lawrence Weiner (1942–2021)". Artforum. December 2, 2021. Retrieved December 3, 2021.
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