Greer Lankton
1958–1996
Introduction
Greer Lankton (April 21, 1958 – November 18, 1996), was an American transgender artist known for creating lifelike sewn dolls that were often modeled on friends or celebrities and posed in elaborate theatrical settings. She was a key figure in the East Village art scene of the 1980s in New York.
Wikidata identifier
Q5605139
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Roles
Artist, sculptor
ULAN identifier
500490730
Names
Greer Lankton, Greg Robert Lankton
Information from the Getty Research Institute's Union List of Artist Names ® (ULAN), made available under the ODC Attribution License. Accessed January 2, 2026.
