John McCracken

John McCracken (1934–2011) was an American sculptor, painter and artist.

Also recorded as John Harvey McCracken; John MacCracken.

John McCracken in brief

Born
1934
Died
2011
Known for
sculptor, painter and artist
Place of birth
Berkeley
Contents

Overview

Born at Berkeley in 1934, died at New York City in 2011.

In detail

John McCracken studied at California College of the Arts.

The field of work recorded is art of sculpture. The authority associates the name with Minimalism.

Places of work recorded in the authority are Venice. Employment is recorded with University of California, Los Angeles, University of Nevada, Reno and University of Nevada, Las Vegas.

Work by John McCracken is recorded in the collections of Minneapolis Institute of Art, San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, Museum of Modern Art, Stedelijk Museum voor Actuele Kunst and Smithsonian American Art Museum.

Sources

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    Wikidata, structured authority record Q947075: John McCracken

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