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James Lee Byars
1932-04-10 – 1997-05-23
Life & Legacy
James Lee Byars (April 10, 1932 – May 23, 1997) was an American conceptual artist and performance artist specializing in installations and sculptures, as well as a self-considered mystic. He was best known for his use of personal esoteric motifs, and his creative persona that has been described as 'half dandified trickster and half minimalist seer'. Byars was born Detroit, Michigan, and died in Cairo, Egypt.
Byars' notable performance works include The Death of James Lee Byars and The Perfect Smile, and in terms of multiple sculptures, the many letters he wrote that were composed as decorated sculptures.
Occupation & Career
artist, sculptor, draftsperson, photographer, performance artist, conceptual artist, visual artist, object artist
Sources & Provenance
- Wikidata population candidate Q882861 — wikidata View source
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