George Maciunas
1931–1978
Introduction
George Maciunas (English: ; Lithuanian: Jurgis Mačiūnas; November 8, 1931 Kaunas – May 9, 1978 Boston, Massachusetts) was a Lithuanian American artist, art historian, and art organizer who was the founding member and central coordinator of Fluxus, an international community of artists, architects, composers, and designers. He is most famous for organizing and performing in early Fluxus Happenings and Festivals, for his Fluxus graphic art work, and for assembling a series of highly influential Fluxus artists' multiples.
Wikidata identifier
Q455931
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Introduction
A founder of the Fluxus group.
Roles
Artist, architect, composer, graphic artist, painter, performance artist, sculptor, writer
ULAN identifier
500075547
Names
George Maciunas, Yurgis Maciunas, Jurgis Mačiūnas
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