Len Lye
Len Lye (1901–1980) was a New Zealand sculptor, writer and film producer.
Also recorded as Leonard Charles Huai; Leonard Charles Huia Lye; Lye.
Len Lye in brief
- Born
- 1901
- Died
- 1980
- Known for
- sculptor, writer, film producer, director and artist
- Place of birth
- Christchurch
Overview
Born at Christchurch in 1901, died at Warwick in 1980.
In detail
Len Lye studied at Wellington High School. the recorded working language is English.
The field of work recorded is film.
Residence is recorded at Australia and Samoan Islands. Membership is recorded of Art Workers' Coalition.
Works named in the authority record are Wind Wand.
Work by Len Lye is recorded in the collections of Art Institute of Chicago, The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, Auckland Art Gallery, Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa and Whitney Museum of American Art.
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