Peter Voulkos

Peter Voulkos (1924–2002) was an American ceramicist, painter and sculptor.

Also recorded as Panagiotis Voulkos.

Peter Voulkos in brief

Born
1924
Died
2002
Known for
ceramicist, painter, sculptor and artist
Place of birth
Bozeman
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Overview

Born at Bozeman in 1924, died at Bowling Green in 2002.

In detail

Peter Voulkos studied at Montana State University and California College of the Arts. the recorded working language is English.

The field of work recorded is ceramic. The authority associates the name with abstract expressionism.

Employment is recorded with Black Mountain College. Membership is recorded of American Academy of Arts and Letters.

Work by Peter Voulkos is recorded in the collections of Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen, Minneapolis Institute of Art, The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, National Gallery of Victoria and Cleveland Museum of Art.

Distinctions recorded are Gold Medal for Consummate Craftsmanship, Fellow of the American Craft Council and Guggenheim Fellowship.

Sources

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  1. 1.

    “Peter Voulkos”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  2. 2.

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q3376949: Peter Voulkos

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