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John McCracken
1934 – 2011

Introduction

John Harvey McCracken (December 9, 1934 – April 8, 2011) was a minimalist artist. He lived and worked in Los Angeles, Santa Fe, New Mexico, and New York.

Wikidata identifier

Q947075

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Introduction

West coast US artist known for his monochrome resin and wood planks that united elements of painting and sculpture.

Country of birth

United States

Roles

Artist, painter, sculptor

ULAN identifier

500124920

Names

John McCracken, John Harvey Mccracken, John Harvey McCracken

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