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Michael Smith

He was born in Chicago.

Also recorded as Michael Sean Smith · Michael A. Smith

Michael Smith

Born
1951. · Chicago.
Nationality
United States.
Occupation
university teacher, artist, photographer, draftsperson and designer.
Fields
installation art.
Education
Colorado College and Whitney Museum of American Art.
Honours
Guggenheim Fellowship.
Languages
English.

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