Alison Saar

Alison Saar (born 1956) is an American sculptor, illustrator and photographer.

Also recorded as Allison Saar.

Alison Saar in brief

Born
1956
Known for
sculptor, illustrator, photographer, painter, printmaker and artist
Place of birth
Los Angeles
Contents

Overview

Born at Los Angeles in 1956.

In detail

Alison Saar studied at Scripps College and Otis College of Art and Design. training under Samella Lewis is recorded. the recorded working language is Haitian Creole and English.

The field of work recorded is art of sculpture. Subjects and genres recorded for the work are figurative art. The authority associates the name with contemporary art.

Places of work recorded in the authority are Los Angeles. Positions recorded include artist-in-residence.

Works named in the authority record are copacetic / Hear the Lone Whistle Moan.

Work by Alison Saar is recorded in the collections of The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, Rhode Island School of Design, Museum of Modern Art, Philadelphia Museum of Art and Metropolitan Museum of Art.

Distinctions recorded are Guggenheim Fellowship, Anonymous Was A Woman Award and New York Foundation for the Arts.

Sources

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  1. 1.

    “Alison Saar”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  2. 2.

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q4727179: Alison Saar

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