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Walter Hopps

American curator, gallerist (1932-2005) · United States · On the map · Died at 72

Walter Wain "Chico" Hopps III was an American museum director, gallerist, and curator of contemporary art. Hopps helped bring Los Angeles post-war artists to prominence during the 1960s, and later went on to redefine practices of curatorial installation internationally.

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Audrey Irmas Award for Curatorial Excellence2004

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He is known for contributing decisively to “the emergence of the museum as a place to show new art.”

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Country
United States
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1932 to 2005 · aged 72