Mel Bochner
Mel Bochner (1940–2025) was an American artist, painter and photographer.
Mel Bochner in brief
- Born
- 1940
- Died
- 2025
- Known for
- artist, painter, photographer, illustrator, sculptor, draftsperson and writer
- Place of birth
- Pittsburgh
Overview
Born at Pittsburgh in 1940, died at New York City in 2025.
In detail
Mel Bochner studied at Carnegie Mellon College of Fine Arts and Carnegie Mellon School of Art. training under Joseph C. Fitzpatrick is recorded. the recorded working language is English.
The field of work recorded is conceptual art, installation art and painting. Subjects and genres recorded for the work are abstract art. The authority associates the name with conceptual art.
Places of work recorded in the authority are New York City. Membership is recorded of American Academy of Arts and Sciences and American Abstract Artists.
Works named in the authority record are Syncline, Go Away, Axiom of Indifference, Surface Dis/Tension and Measurement: 8”.
Work by Mel Bochner is recorded in the collections of Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofía, Auckland Art Gallery, Museum of Modern Art, Tate and National Gallery of Victoria.
Distinctions recorded are Guggenheim Fellowship and Rome Prize.
Sources
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- 1.
“Mel Bochner”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading
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Wikidata, structured authority record Q1485390: Mel Bochner
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