Theaster Gates

1973–

Country of birth

United States

Roles

Artist, ceramicist, performance artist, potter, sculptor, teacher

ULAN identifier

500294129

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First acquired
2016

Date of birth
August 28, 1973

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2 works

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Frank WANG Yefeng, The Levitating Perils #2

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