Keith Sonnier
1941–2020
Introduction
Keith Sonnier (July 31, 1941 – July 18, 2020) was a postminimalist sculptor, performance artist, video and light artist. Sonnier was one of the first artists to use light in sculpture in the 1960s. With his use of neon in combination with ephemeral materials he achieved international recognition. Sonnier was part of the Process Art movement.
Wikidata identifier
Q327520
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Introduction
American sculptor best known for his works that incorporate illuminated neon.
Country of birth
United States
Roles
Artist, conceptual artist, painter, sculptor, video artist
ULAN identifier
500004781
Names
Keith Sonnier
Information from the Getty Research Institute's Union List of Artist Names ® (ULAN), made available under the ODC Attribution License. Accessed April 11, 2025.
