Barry Le Va
1941–2021

Introduction

Barry Edward Le Va (December 28, 1941 – January 24, 2021) was an American sculptor and installation artist. Trained in his native California, he lived and worked in New York City. Le Va was among the leading figures of post-studio and process art to have emerged in the late 1960s. His abstract sculptures, installations, drawings, and editioned works are featured in major art collections around the world.

Wikidata identifier

Q809059

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Country of birth

United States

Roles

Artist, installation artist, painter, photographer, sculptor

ULAN identifier

500004605

Names

Barry Le Va, Barry Leva, Barry LeVa

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