Scott Burton
1939–1989
Introduction
Scott Burton (June 23, 1939 – December 29, 1989) was an American sculptor and performance artist best known for his large-scale furniture sculptures in granite and bronze.
Wikidata identifier
Q7436079
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Introduction
American sculptor whose most well-known work balanced between art and furniture while evolving into a new kind of public sculpture. He also worked within the context of performance, which he considered a form of sculptural practice.
Country of birth
United States
Roles
Artist, conceptual artist, critic, installation artist, performance artist, photographer, sculptor, writer
ULAN identifier
500024444
Names
Scott Burton
Information from the Getty Research Institute's Union List of Artist Names ® (ULAN), made available under the ODC Attribution License. Accessed May 14, 2025.
