Award
Guggenheim Fellowship
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Keith Sonnier
1941-07-31 – 2020-07-18
Life & Legacy
Keith Sonnier (July 31, 1941 – July 18, 2020) 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.
Occupation & Career
sculptor, artist, printmaker, multimedia artist, performance artist, video artist, painter, installation artist
Education
Rutgers University; University of Louisiana at Lafayette
Accomplishments, Inventions & Publications
Guggenheim Fellowship
Legacy Highlights
Honors & Awards
Guggenheim Fellowship
Education & Institutions
Rutgers University · University of Louisiana at Lafayette
Verified Legacy Record
Family Spouse
Jacqueline Winsor
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Sources & Provenance
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