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Keith Sonnier

American visual artist (1941-2020) · United States · On the map · Artists · Died at 78

Keith Sonnier 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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Awards

Guggenheim Fellowship

About this person

Country
United States
Category
Artists
Type
Artist
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1941 to 2020 · aged 78