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Introduction
Keith Sonnier (July 31, 1941 – July 18, 2020) was a postminimalist sculptor, performance artist, video and light artist. Sonnier was one of the first artists to use light in sculpture in the 1960s. With his use of neon in combination with ephemeral materials he achieved international recognition. Sonnier was part of the Process Art movement.
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Introduction
American sculptor best known for his works that incorporate illuminated neon.
Nationality
American
Gender
Male
Roles
Artist, Conceptual Artist, Painter, Sculptor, Video Artist
Name
Keith Sonnier
Ulan
500004781
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Works

43 works online

Exhibitions

View all 26 exhibitions

Publications

  • Signals: How Video Transformed the World Edited by Stuart Comer and Michelle Kuo, 2023 Exhibition catalogue, Paperback, 188 pages
  • Information: 50th Anniversary Edition Kynaston McShine, 2019 Exhibition catalogue, Paperback, 208 pages
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