Polly Apfelbaum
1955–

Introduction

Polly E. Apfelbaum (born July 4, 1955) is an American contemporary visual artist, who is primarily known for her colorful drawings, sculptures, and fabric floor pieces, which she refers to as "fallen paintings". She has lived in New York City, New York since 1978.

Wikidata identifier

Q16149444

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Introduction

Apfelbaum received a BFA from Tyler School of Art in Pennsylvania. She has exhibited widely throughout the United States since the 1990s, often working within a hybrid of painting and sculpture, and using an array of vivid color.

Country of birth

United States

Roles

Artist, installation artist, mixed-media artist

ULAN identifier

500033130

Names

Polly Apfelbaum

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