George Sugarman
- Introduction
- George Sugarman (11 May 1912 – 25 August 1999) was an American artist working in the mediums of drawing, painting, and sculpture. Often described as controversial and forward-thinking, Sugarman's prolific body of work defies a definitive style. He pioneered the concepts of pedestal-free sculpture and is best known for his large-scale, vividly painted metal sculptures. His innovative approach to art-making lent his work a fresh, experimental approach and caused him to continually expand his creative focus. During his lifetime, he was dedicated to the well-being of young emerging artists, particularly those who embraced innovation and risk-taking in their work. In his will, Sugarman provided for the establishment of The George Sugarman Foundation, Inc. A 1934 graduate of the City College of New York, Sugarman served in the United States Navy from 1941 to 1945, assigned to the Pacific theater. He resumed his education in Paris, studying with Cubist sculptor Ossip Zadkine. He returned to New York City in 1955 at the age of 39 to begin his career as an artist.
- Wikidata
- Q1920946
- Introduction
- Sugarman's large-scale, colored sculptures were initially made of painted wood and then of painted aluminum; his work is shown nationally and internationally.
- Nationality
- American
- Gender
- Male
- Roles
- Artist, Sculptor
- Name
- George Sugarman
- Ulan
- 500016027
Exhibitions
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Open Ends
Sep 28, 2000–Mar 4, 2001
MoMA
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Committed to Print
Jan 31–Apr 19, 1988
MoMA
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Contemporary Works from the Collection
Nov 21, 1985–Apr 1, 1986
MoMA
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Reinstallation of the Contemporary Galleries
Feb 15–Mar 17, 1985
MoMA
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Printed Art: A View of Two Decades
Feb 13–Apr 1, 1980
MoMA
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George Sugarman has
9 exhibitionsonline.
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George Sugarman Ramdam 1963
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George Sugarman Green, White and Orange 1965
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George Sugarman Green, Blue and Black 1965
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George Sugarman Yellow and Purple 1965
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George Sugarman Red, White and Grey 1965
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George Sugarman Blue and Black 1965
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George Sugarman Yellow and Black 1965
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Rudolf Baranik, Paul Burlin, Charles Cajori, William Copley, Allan D'Arcangelo, Mark di Suvero, Leon Golub, Charles Hinman, Louise Nevelson, Irving Petlin, Ad Reinhardt, Jack Sonenberg, George Sugarman, Carol Summers, David Weinrib, Adja Yunkers, Various Artists Artists and Writers Protest against the War in Vietnam 1966–67, published 1967
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George Sugarman Untitled from Artists and Writers Protest against the War in Vietnam 1967
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George Sugarman Ten 1968-69
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George Sugarman First Light 23 1979
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George Sugarman Untitled (green, pink, yellow, blue) n.d.
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George Sugarman Untitled (orange, blue, white) n.d.
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