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Victor Burgin

Victor Burgin (born 1941) is a British photographer, university teacher and artist.

Victor Burgin in brief

Born
1941
Known for
photographer, university teacher and artist
Place of birth
Sheffield
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Overview

Born at Sheffield in 1941.

In detail

Victor Burgin studied at Yale University. the recorded working language is English and French.

The field of work recorded is conceptual art. Subjects and genres recorded for the work are video recording, installation artwork and photography. The authority associates the name with contemporary art.

Places of work recorded in the authority are Paris. Employment is recorded with European Graduate School, Goldsmiths, University of London and University of California, Santa Cruz.

Work by Victor Burgin is recorded in the collections of Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofía, Tate, Museum of Modern Art, Art Gallery of South Australia and CODA Museum.

Distinctions recorded are Honorary doctor of the University of Liège.

Sources

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  1. 1.

    “Victor Burgin”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  2. 2.

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q450764: Victor Burgin

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