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Phoebe Washburn
1973–

Introduction

Phoebe Washburn (born 1973) is an American installation artist who lives and works in New York City. Washburn is best known for producing large-scale installations: assemblages of garbage, detritus, cardboard, scrap wood, and, more recently, organic matter such as sod or plants. Her early, site-specific installations transform gallery spaces into captivating architectural experiences.

Wikidata identifier

Q7186695

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Country of birth

United States

Roles

Artist, installation artist, sculptor

ULAN identifier

500294309

Names

Phoebe Washburn

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