Geoffrey Hendricks

1931–

Introduction

Known for his portrayals of sky in paintings, installations, and performances. Hendricks became affiliated with Fluxus in the mid-1960s, a participation that informed his work as much as his Quaker upbringing, and early exposure to John Cage and Zen Buddhism.

Country of birth

United States

Roles

Artist, installation artist, painter, sculptor

ULAN identifier

500068090

Names

Geoffrey Hendricks, Cloudsmith, Geoff Hendricks, Geoff. Hendricks

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First acquired
1994

Date of birth
July 30, 1931

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