Elizabeth Murray

Painter and illustrator of abstract works

Elizabeth Murray - Painter and illustrator of abstract works
Born

September 6th, 1940
84 years ago

Died

2007
18 years ago — 67 years old

Category

Artists & Creatives

Country

United States

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Born in 1940, this American painter and illustrator developed a unique style characterized by colorful, abstract shapes and forms. In the late 1970s and 1980s, worked prominently in the New York art scene. The use of unconventional canvases, including shaped and sprawling formats, distinguished artwork in exhibitions. Participated in numerous solo and group exhibitions, and became part of the dialogue on feminist art. Artworks reside in prestigious collections, including the Museum of Modern Art and the Whitney Museum of American Art.

Developed a unique style of painting

Exhibited at Museum of Modern Art

Participated in the Feminist Art Movement

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