Carolee Schneemann

Carolee Schneemann (1939–2019) was an American performance artist, choreographer and painter.

Also recorded as Carol Lee Schneemann.

Overview

Born at Fox Chase in 1939, died at New Paltz in 2019.

In detail

Carolee Schneemann studied at University of Illinois System, Bard College and Oak Lane Day School. the recorded working language is English.

The field of work recorded is visual arts. Subjects and genres recorded for the work are happening, performance art and body art. The authority associates the name with Fluxus, feminist art and abject art.

Places of work recorded in the authority are New York City, Urbana and New Brunswick. Employment is recorded with Rutgers University, Hunter College and California Institute of the Arts.

Work by Carolee Schneemann is recorded in the collections of Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofía, The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, Tate, San Francisco Museum of Modern Art and Museum of Modern Art.

Distinctions recorded are Guggenheim Fellowship, Courage Award for the Arts, Anonymous Was A Woman Award and Women's Caucus for Art Lifetime Achievement Award.

Sources

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia

    “Carolee Schneemann”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q299662: Carolee Schneemann

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