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Richard Serra

American sculptor (1938-2024) · United States · On the map · Artists · Died at 85

Richard Serra was an American artist known for his large-scale abstract sculptures made for site-specific landscape, urban, and architectural settings, and whose work has been primarily associated with postminimalism.

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2024Died26 March 20242010Princess of Asturias Award for the ArtsAward1994Praemium ImperialeAward1991Wilhelm Lehmbruck AwardAward1981Goslarer KaiserringAward1938Born2 November 1938

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Princess of Asturias Award for the Arts2010
Praemium Imperiale1994
Wilhelm Lehmbruck Award1991
Goslarer Kaiserring1981
Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres
Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order
Guggenheim Fellowship

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Described as "one of his era's greatest sculptors", Serra became notable for emphasizing the material qualities of his works and exploration of the relationship between the viewer, the work, and the site.

Country
United States
Category
Artists
Type
Artist
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1938 to 2024 · aged 85

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