Juan Downey

Juan Downey (1940–1993) was a Chilean film director, university teacher and kinetic artist.

Also recorded as Joan Downey.

Juan Downey in brief

Born
1940
Died
1993
Known for
film director, university teacher, kinetic artist, painter, printmaker, architect, video artist and draftsperson
Place of birth
Santiago
Contents

Overview

Born at Santiago in 1940, died at New York City in 1993.

In detail

Juan Downey studied at Pontifical Catholic University of Chile. the recorded working language is Spanish.

Residence is recorded at Santiago Province and Santiago. Employment is recorded with Pratt Institute. Membership is recorded of Raindance Foundation.

Work by Juan Downey is recorded in the collections of Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofía, Museum of Modern Art, Tate, National Gallery of Canada and National Gallery of Victoria.

Distinctions recorded are Guggenheim Fellowship.

Sources

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  1. 1.

    “Juan Downey”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  2. 2.

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q3817219: Juan Downey

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