Ruth Asawa

Ruth Asawa (1926–2013) was an American sculptor, artist and lithographer.

Also recorded as Ruth Aiko Asawa; Ruth Asawa Lanier; Ruth Aiko {Lanier} Asawa; Asawa, Ruth, 1926-2013.

Overview

Born at Norwalk in 1926, died at San Francisco in 2013.

In detail

Ruth Asawa studied at Black Mountain College, University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee and Wisconsin State College of Milwaukee. training under Josef Albers, Chris K. Ishii and Anni Albers is recorded. the recorded working language is English.

The field of work recorded is art of sculpture. Subjects and genres recorded for the work are public art and abstract art.

Places of work recorded in the authority are San Francisco, Rohwer War Relocation Center and Arcadia.

Work by Ruth Asawa is recorded in the collections of Glenstone, San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, M. H. de Young Memorial Museum, Oakland Museum of California and Museum of Modern Art.

Distinctions recorded are Women's Caucus for Art Lifetime Achievement Award.

Sources

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia

    “Ruth Asawa”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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    Wikidata, structured authority record Q7382874: Ruth Asawa

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