Robert Gober

Robert Gober (born 1954) is an American sculptor, artist and draftsperson.

Robert Gober in brief

Born
1954
Known for
sculptor, artist, draftsperson, photographer, printmaker, painter and designer
Place of birth
Wallingford
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Overview

Born at Wallingford in 1954.

In detail

Robert Gober studied at Middlebury College and Tyler School of Art. the recorded working language is Italian and English.

The field of work recorded is art of sculpture, design and erotic art. Subjects and genres recorded for the work are landscape, figure and nude. The authority associates the name with pop art, abject art and contemporary art.

Places of work recorded in the authority are New York City, Rome and Middlebury. Membership is recorded of American Academy of Arts and Sciences and American Academy of Arts and Letters.

Work by Robert Gober is recorded in the collections of Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen, Art Institute of Chicago, Museum of Modern Art, Tate and San Francisco Museum of Modern Art.

Sources

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    “Robert Gober”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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    Wikidata, structured authority record Q1353414: Robert Gober

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