George Lois

American art director, designer and author (1931–2022)
Person human Q5541814
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George Lois

Summary

George Lois is a human[1]. He was born in Manhattan[2]. He was born on June 26, 1931[3]. He died in Manhattan[4]. He died on November 18, 2022[5]. He worked as a photographer[6], designer[7], graphic designer[8], and advertising person[9]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (295 views/month, #7,239 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • George Lois's place of birth was Manhattan[2].
  • George Lois died in Manhattan[4].
  • George Lois was born on June 26, 1931[3].
  • George Lois died on November 18, 2022[5].
  • George Lois held citizenship in United States[11].
  • George Lois's professions included photographer[6].
  • George Lois's professions included designer[7].
  • George Lois's professions included graphic designer[8].
  • George Lois's professions included advertising person[9].
  • Among George Lois's employers was Lois Pitts Gershon[12].
  • George Lois's education included a stint at Pratt Institute[13].
  • George Lois's education included a stint at High School of Music & Art[14].
  • A notable work attributed to George Lois is The Passion of Muhammad Ali[15].
  • George Lois received the AIGA Medal[16].
  • George Lois is recorded as male[17].
  • George Lois's instance of is recorded as human[18].
  • George Lois's Commons category is recorded as George Lois[19].
  • George Lois was part of the conflict Korean War[20].
  • George Lois's family name is recorded as Q37164161[21].
  • George Lois's given name is recorded as George[22].
  • George Lois's official website is recorded as http://georgelois.com/[23].
  • George Lois's described by source is recorded as George Lois, Visionary Art Director, Is Dead at 91[24].
  • George Lois's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[25].
  • George Lois's has works in the collection is recorded as Museum of Modern Art[26].
  • George Lois's copyright status as a creator is recorded as works protected by copyrights[27].

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Origins and Family

George Lois's place of birth was Manhattan[2]. He was born on June 26, 1931[3].

Education

Educated at Pratt Institute[13], a private university[28], in United States[29], founded in 1887[30], headquartered in New York City[31] and High School of Music & Art[14], an art academy[32], in United States[33], founded in 1936[34].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include photographer[6], designer[7], graphic designer[8], and advertising person[9]. George Lois was employed by Lois Pitts Gershon[12].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to George Lois is The Passion of Muhammad Ali[15].

Recognition

George Lois received the AIGA Medal[16].

Death and Burial

George Lois died on November 18, 2022[5]. He passed away in Manhattan[4].

Why It Matters

George Lois ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (295 views/month, #7,239 of 1,000,298).[10]

FAQs

Where was George Lois born?

George Lois's place of birth was Manhattan[2].

Where did George Lois die?

George Lois passed away in Manhattan[4].

What did George Lois do for work?

George Lois worked as photographer[6], designer[7], graphic designer[8], and advertising person[9].

Where did George Lois go to school?

George Lois was educated at Pratt Institute[13] and High School of Music & Art[14].

What awards did George Lois receive?

Honors received include AIGA Medal[16].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [17] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . Museum of Modern Art online collection. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [18] . wikidata.org.
  6. [13] . wikidata.org.
  7. [14] . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] . wikidata.org.
  9. [7] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [8] . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . cs.isabart.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  11. [9] . wikidata.org.
  12. [12] . wikidata.org.
  13. [16] . wikidata.org.
  14. [19] . wikidata.org.
  15. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [5] . wikidata.org.
  17. [20] . wikidata.org.
  18. [21] . wikidata.org.
  19. [22] . wikidata.org.
  20. [15] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . IdRef. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . moma.org. Retrieved . moma.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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    Notable work The Passion of Muhammad Ali
    Given name George
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