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Tom Sachs
1966–

Introduction

Tom Sachs (born July 26, 1966) is an American contemporary artist who lives and works in New York City.

Wikidata identifier

Q3530873

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Introduction

Studied at the Architectural Association in London in 1987, then received a BA at Bennington College, Vermont,1989. He was first known for works that were made from the packaging of luxury goods. His sculptural works are usually recreations of objects made with hot glue guns, foamcore and common construction materials. His work has been included in many exhibitions in the U.S. and abroad, and has been collected by the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, the Whitney Museum of American Art, the Centre Georges Pompidou, San Francisco MOMA, and the Astrup Fearnley Museet for Moderne Kunst, Oslo.

Country of birth

United States

Roles

Artist, installation artist, painter, sculptor

ULAN identifier

500123768

Names

Tom Sachs

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