Leon Golub

Leon Golub (1922–2004) was an American painter, printmaker and artist.

Also recorded as Leon Albert Golub.

Leon Golub in brief

Born
1922
Died
2004
Known for
painter, printmaker and artist
Place of birth
Chicago
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Overview

Also worked under the name Golub, Leon Albert.

Born at Chicago in 1922, died at New York City in 2004.

In detail

Leon Golub studied at University of Chicago and School of the Art Institute of Chicago. the recorded working language is English.

The field of work recorded is painting.

Employment is recorded with Rutgers University. Membership is recorded of American Academy of Arts and Sciences, American Academy of Arts and Letters and The 8th Street Club.

Work by Leon Golub is recorded in the collections of Städel Museum, Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofía, Art Institute of Chicago, The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art and Museum of Modern Art.

Distinctions recorded are Guggenheim Fellowship.

Sources

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  1. 1.

    “Leon Golub”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  2. 2.

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q475655: Leon Golub

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