Manon Cleary

American painter and academic

Manon Cleary - American painter and academic
Born

November 14th, 1942
82 years ago

Died

November 26th, 2011
13 years ago — 69 years old

Category

Artists & Creatives

Country

United States

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Born in 1942, a prominent American painter and academic. Specialized in contemporary art with a focus on abstraction. Contributed significantly to art education through various teaching roles at academic institutions. Exhibited work widely across the United States, gaining recognition for a unique style that melded color and form. Active in art communities and participated in numerous exhibitions, showcasing the evolution of abstract expressionism in contemporary art.

Exhibited at the Whitney Museum of American Art

Taught at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago

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