Corita Kent

Corita Kent (1918–1986) was an American graphic designer, printmaker and postage stamp designer.

Also recorded as Mary Corita Kent; Mary Corita; Corita Kent (Sister Mary Corita); Sister Corita Kent; Frances Elisabeth Kent; Sister Mary Corita.

Overview

Born at Fort Dodge in 1918, died at Boston in 1986.

In detail

Corita Kent studied at Chouinard Art Institute, University of Southern California and Immaculate Heart College. Karen Boccalero is recorded as having studied under Corita Kent.

The field of work recorded is screen printing. The authority associates the name with pop art.

Work by Corita Kent is recorded in the collections of Auckland Art Gallery, Museum of Modern Art, San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, Smithsonian American Art Museum and Ackland Art Museum.

Distinctions recorded are California Hall of Fame.

Sources

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia

    “Corita Kent”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q5170723: Corita Kent

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