Albert J. Friscia
Friscia (July 22, 1911 – September 2, 1989), was an Italian American sculptor. Initially interested in painting, Friscia studied art at the National Academy of Design in New York City in the Black Mountain College with Ilya Bolotowsky, and in Paris with André Masson, then became a Kinetic artist.
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Albert J. Friscia
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- Name
- Albert J.
- Born
- July 22, 1911
- Died
- September 2, 1989
- Place of death
- Rome
- Field
- sculpture
- Nationality
- United States
- Occupation
- painter · sculptor
- Languages
- English
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Friscia (July 22, 1911 – September 2, 1989), was an Italian American sculptor. Initially interested in painting, Friscia studied art at the National Academy of Design in New York City in the Black Mountain College with Ilya Bolotowsky, and in Paris with André Masson, then became a Kinetic artist.
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• Name — Albert J. Friscia • Born — July 22, 1911 • Died — September 2, 1989 • Place of death — Rome • Field — sculpture
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In the United States and in Italy, he received commissions for a number of works of architectural sculpture, including: • The massive bronze doors of Holy Name Cathedral, Chicago; • A contribution to the altar in St. Peter's Basilica, Rome
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