Dan Flavin

Sculptor acclaimed for fluorescent light art

Dan Flavin - Sculptor acclaimed for fluorescent light art
Born

April 1st, 1933
92 years ago

Died

November 29th, 1996
28 years ago — 63 years old

Category

Artists & Creatives

Country

United States

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A sculptor and educator, worked primarily with fluorescent light as a medium. Created site-specific installations that transformed spaces and perceptions of light. Developed a unique artistic language through the use of commercially available fixtures, contributing significantly to minimalist art. Influenced the fields of contemporary sculpture and public art with the innovative use of color and form.

Created the iconic work 'monument' for V. Tatlin in 1964

Installed major works in institutions like the Guggenheim Museum

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