Award
National Medal of Arts
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Lincoln Kirstein
1907-05-04 – 1996-01-05
Life & Legacy
Lincoln Edward Kirstein (May 4, 1907 – January 5, 1996) was an American writer, impresario, art connoisseur, philanthropist, and cultural figure in New York City, noted especially as co-founder of the New York City Ballet. He developed and sustained the company with his organizing ability and fundraising for more than four decades, serving as the company's general director from 1946 to 1989. According to the New York Times, he was "an expert in many fields", organizing art exhibits and lecture tours in the same years.
Occupation & Career
art collector, poet, socialite, writer, businessperson, arts administrator, choreographer
Education
Harvard University; Berkshire School; Phillips Exeter Academy
Accomplishments, Inventions & Publications
National Medal of Arts; Presidential Medal of Freedom; Capezio Dance Award; Benjamin Franklin Medal
Legacy Highlights
Honors & Awards
Benjamin Franklin Medal · Capezio Dance Award · National Medal of Arts · Presidential Medal of Freedom
Education & Institutions
Berkshire School · Harvard University · Phillips Exeter Academy
Verified Legacy Record
Award
Presidential Medal of Freedom
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Capezio Dance Award
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Award
Benjamin Franklin Medal
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Family Sibling
Mina Curtiss
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Family Spouse
Fidelma Cadmus Kirstein
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Sources & Provenance
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