John Wilde
1919 – 2006
Introduction
John Wilde (December 12, 1919 – March 9, 2006, pronounced "WILL-dee") was a painter, draughtsman and printmaker of fantastic imagery. Born near Milwaukee, Wilde lived most of his life in Wisconsin, save for service in the U.S. Army during World War II. He received bachelor and master degrees in art from the University of Wisconsin–Madison, where he taught for some 35 years. Wilde was associated with the Magic Realism movement and Surrealism in the United States. His darkly humorous figurative imagery often included self-portraits through which he interacted with the people, animals and surreal objects that populate his fantasy world.
Wikidata identifier
Q6263998
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Country of birth
United States
Roles
Artist, painter
ULAN identifier
500001582
Names
John Wilde
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Exhibitions
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Apr 2, 2016–Apr 2, 2017
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Oct 6, 2011–Feb 12, 2012
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Aug 29, 2007–Jan 13, 2008
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Feb 1–May 25, 2002
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Dec 12, 1962–Feb 3, 1963
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Dec 7, 1960–Jan 22, 1961
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Nov 20, 1957–Jan 12, 1958
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Nov 14, 1956–Jan 6, 1957
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Apr 18–June 10, 1956
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Jan 12–Feb 20, 1955
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Mar 17–Apr 18, 1954
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Oct 15–Dec 6, 1953
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Nov 6, 1952–Jan 4, 1953
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Mar 13–May 4, 1952
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Nov 10–Dec 31, 1950