Sandy Skoglund

1946–

Introduction

Sandy Skoglund (born September 11, 1946) is an American photographer and installation artist. Her contributions to photography have advanced the medium as a form of conceptual art. She is well known for her intricately designed environments, which utilize painterly and sculptural techniques within staged and performative scenes. Her contributions to photography have advanced the medium as a form of conceptual art, and she is considered to be one of the most influential artists working in staged photography. Skoglund's art has been the subject of numerous one person exhibitions and retrospectives, and is in the collections of major museums and arts institutions.

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Country of birth

United States

Roles

Artist, installation artist, painter, photographer, sculptor

ULAN identifier

500068180

Names

Sandy Skoglund, Sandra Louis Skoglund, Sandra Louise Skoglund

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First acquired
2000

Date of birth
September 11, 1946

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artists/5422

Wikidata
Q457097



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