David Hayes
Sculptor and painter with large-scale works
Born
1931
94 years ago
Died
April 9th, 2013
12 years ago — 82 years old
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
United States
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An American sculptor and painter specialized in large-scale outdoor installations. Works prominently featured in public and private collections across the United States. Focused on creating art that engaged with the surrounding environment, blending sculpture with landscape. Collaborated with various institutions and participated in numerous exhibitions throughout the career. Continued to influence the sculptural landscape in America until death in 2013.
Created large-scale outdoor sculptures
Exhibited at prominent galleries and museums
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