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John Chamberlain
1927–2011

Introduction

John Angus Chamberlain (April 16, 1927 – December 21, 2011), was an American sculptor and filmmaker. At the time of his death he resided and worked on Shelter Island, New York.

Wikidata identifier

Q468760

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Introduction

Chamberlain is known for his large abstract sculptures fashioned out of scrapped metal from automobile bodies.

Country of birth

United States

Roles

Artist, assemblage artist, cinematographer, graphic artist, painter, photographer, sculptor

ULAN identifier

500118724

Names

John Chamberlain, John A. Chamberlain, John Angus Chamberlain

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