Selma Burke
Selma Burke (1900–1995) was an American sculptor and artist.
Also recorded as Dr. Selma Burke; Selma Hortense Burke.
Selma Burke in brief
- Born
- 1900
- Died
- 1995
- Known for
- sculptor and artist
- Place of birth
- Mooresville
Overview
Also worked under the name Burke, Selma Hortense.
Born at Mooresville in 1900, died at Pennsylvania in 1995.
In detail
Selma Burke studied at Columbia University School of the Arts and Winston-Salem State University.
The field of work recorded is art of sculpture. Subjects and genres recorded for the work are portrait. The authority associates the name with Harlem Renaissance. Aristide Maillol is recorded as an influence.
Places of work recorded in the authority are Vienna, Paris and New York City. Residence is recorded at New York City.
Work by Selma Burke is recorded in the collections of Woodmere Art Museum, Winston-Salem State University, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Mooresville Public Library and Studio Museum in Harlem.
Distinctions recorded are Candace Award, Women's Caucus for Art Lifetime Achievement Award, North Carolina Award for Fine Arts and honorary degree from Spelman College.
Sources
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- 1.
“Selma Burke”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading
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Wikidata, structured authority record Q9075813: Selma Burke
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