Audrey Flack

American visual artist and educator

Audrey Flack - American visual artist and educator
Born

1931
94 years ago

Died

June 28th, 2024
0 years ago — 93 years old

Category

Artists & Creatives

Country

United States

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An American visual artist, noted for pioneering photorealism in painting and sculpture. Flack gained prominence in the 1970s with works that combined classical themes with contemporary objects to create intricate images laden with personal and cultural significance. Flack worked in a variety of media, including painting, sculpture, and collage. Additionally, she played a significant role as an educator, teaching at various institutions and mentoring emerging artists. Her work has been exhibited in prominent galleries and museums across the United States and internationally.

Pioneered photorealism in art

Exhibited in the Whitney Museum of American Art

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