Jack Goldstein

Canadian-American painter and artist

Jack Goldstein - Canadian-American painter and artist
Born

September 27th, 1945
79 years ago

Died

March 14th, 2003
22 years ago — 57 years old

Category

Artists & Creatives

Country

Canada

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An influential figure in the development of conceptual art during the 1970s. Worked primarily in the medium of painting but also explored film and installation. Played a significant role in the California artist scene and became a prominent member of the Fluxus movement. Goldstein's works often engaged with the themes of representation and illusion within art. Contributed to the shift towards postmodernist aesthetics with a focus on self-reflexivity and the nature of the medium.

Developed the concept of conceptual art

Participated in the Fluxus movement

Engaged with themes of representation

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