International contemporary art platform01.04.1933–29.11.1996
Dan Flavin
Dan Flavin (1933–1996) was an American minimalist artist from Queens specializing in sculptural objects and installations made of fluorescent lamps. He worked in light art and installation art genres and was also involved in architecture.
Biography
Dan Flavin was born on April 1, 1933, in Queens, USA. He was an American artist, sculptor, and representative of minimalism, known for his works in light art and installation art. Flavin created sculptural objects and installations using fluorescent lamps, making him a notable figure in contemporary art. Additionally, he worked as a graphic artist, installation artist, draftsman, architect, and architectural renderer, as well as an art practitioner and critic. He was part of the cultural environment of the United States. Dan Flavin passed away on November 29, 1996, in Riverhead.
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