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Sam Durant
1961–

Introduction

Sam Durant (born 1961, in Seattle) is a multimedia artist whose works engage social, political, and cultural issues. Often referencing American history, his work explores culture and politics, engaging subjects such as the civil rights movement, southern rock music, and modernism.

Wikidata identifier

Q7407437

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Country of birth

United States

Roles

Artist, environmental artist, installation artist, photographer, sculptor, teacher

ULAN identifier

500121146

Names

Sam Durant

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