Lucas Samaras
1936–
Introduction
Lucas Samaras (Greek: Λουκάς Σαμαράς; September 14, 1936 – March 7, 2024) was a Greek-born American photographer, sculptor, and painter.
Wikidata identifier
Q663175
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Introduction
Greek American artist was devoted to using new forms and materials, working across sculpture, photography, performance, and installation. He is particularly known for his photographic works made by manipulating Polaroid instant film products, assemblages, and work with mirrored environments. Samaras was born in 1936 in Kastoria, Greece, and immigrated to the US in 1948. He began studying art history at Columbia University under the art historian Meyer Schapiro in 1959.
Country of birth
Greece
Roles
Artist, installation artist, painter, photographer, sculptor
ULAN identifier
500021682
Names
Lucas Samaras
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