Daniel LaRue Johnson

Introduction

Daniel LaRue Johnson (1938–2017) was an American abstract sculptor, painter, and printmaker.

Wikidata identifier

Q21486065

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Introduction

African-American sculptor and painter from Los Angeles, California. He studied at eh Chouinard school and with Alberto Giacometti in Paris. Known for works of commemoration, including at the United Nations headquarters.

Country of birth

United States

Roles

Artist, assemblage artist, conceptual artist, painter, sculptor

ULAN identifier

500122134

Names

Daniel LaRue Johnson, Daniel laRue Johnson

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