Louise Nevelson

American sculptor (1899-1988)
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Louise Nevelson

Summary

Louise Nevelson is a human[1]. Born in Pereiaslav[2], she… she was born on +1899-09-23T00:00:00Z[3]. She passed away in New York City[4]. She died on +1988-04-17T00:00:00Z[5]. She worked as a sculptor[6], painter[7], printmaker[8], draftsperson[9], and artist[10]. She ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (214 views/month, #7,115 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Born in Pereiaslav[2], Louise Nevelson…
  • Louise Nevelson's place of birth was Kyiv[12].
  • Louise Nevelson passed away in New York City[4].
  • Louise Nevelson was born on +1899-09-23T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Louise Nevelson died on +1988-04-17T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Louise Nevelson is buried at Acworth Cemetery[13].
  • Louise Nevelson held citizenship in Russian Empire[14].
  • Louise Nevelson held citizenship in United States[15].
  • Louise Nevelson's professions included sculptor[6].
  • Louise Nevelson worked as a painter[7].
  • Louise Nevelson's professions included printmaker[8].
  • Louise Nevelson's professions included draftsperson[9].
  • Louise Nevelson worked as an artist[10].
  • Louise Nevelson worked as a lithographer[16].
  • Louise Nevelson's education included a stint at Rutgers University[17].
  • Louise Nevelson was educated at Art Students League of New York[18].
  • Louise Nevelson was educated at Atelier 17[19].
  • A notable work attributed to Louise Nevelson is Sky Landscape[20].
  • Louise Nevelson received the Women's Caucus for Art Lifetime Achievement Award[21].
  • Louise Nevelson received the honorary doctor of Brandeis University[22].
  • Louise Nevelson received the honorary doctor of Harvard University[23].
  • Louise Nevelson received the National Medal of Arts[24].
  • Louise Nevelson was a member of American Academy of Arts and Letters[25].
  • Louise Nevelson was a member of American Academy of Arts and Sciences[26].
  • Louise Nevelson was a member of American Abstract Artists[27].

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Origins and Family

Recorded place of birth include Pereiaslav[2], a city of regional significance of Ukraine[28], in Ukraine[29] and Kyiv[12], a largest city[30], in Ukraine[31], founded in 0482[32]. Louise Nevelson was born on +1899-09-23T00:00:00Z[3].

Education

Educated at Rutgers University[17], a public research university[33], in United States[34], founded in 1766[35]; Art Students League of New York[18], an art academy[36], in United States[37], founded in 1875[38], headquartered in 57th Street[39]; and Atelier 17[19], a studio[40], in France[41].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include sculptor[6], painter[7], printmaker[8], draftsperson[9], artist[10], and lithographer[16].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Louise Nevelson is Sky Landscape[20].

Recognition

Awards received include Women's Caucus for Art Lifetime Achievement Award[21], an art prize[42], in United States[43], founded in 1979[44]; honorary doctor of Brandeis University[22], an honorary degree[45], in United States[46]; honorary doctor of Harvard University[23], an award[47], in United States[48]; and National Medal of Arts[24], a medallion[49], in United States[50], founded in 1984[51].

Death and Burial

Louise Nevelson died on +1988-04-17T00:00:00Z[5]. She passed away in New York City[4]. Burial took place at Acworth Cemetery[13].

Why It Matters

Louise Nevelson ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (214 views/month, #7,115 of 1,000,298).[11] She has Wikipedia articles in 18 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[52] She is known by 16 alternative names across languages and contexts.[53]

FAQs

Where was Louise Nevelson born?

Louise Nevelson's place of birth was Pereiaslav[2].

Where did Louise Nevelson die?

Louise Nevelson passed away in New York City[4].

What did Louise Nevelson do for work?

Louise Nevelson worked as sculptor[6], painter[7], printmaker[8], draftsperson[9], and artist[10].

Where did Louise Nevelson go to school?

Louise Nevelson was educated at Rutgers University[17], Art Students League of New York[18], and Atelier 17[19].

What awards did Louise Nevelson receive?

Honors received include Women's Caucus for Art Lifetime Achievement Award[21], honorary doctor of Brandeis University[22], honorary doctor of Harvard University[23], and National Medal of Arts[24].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . louisenevelsonfoundation.org. Retrieved . louisenevelsonfoundation.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  2. [12] . Nevelson, Louise. wikidata.org.
  3. [4] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [14] . wikidata.org.
  5. [15] . Museum of Modern Art online collection. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [17] . wikidata.org.
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  8. [19] . atelier17.christinaweyl.com. atelier17.christinaweyl.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  9. [6] . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . aaa.si.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  10. [7] . Union List of Artist Names. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [8] . Union List of Artist Names. Retrieved . workwithdata.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  12. [9] . Union List of Artist Names. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [10] . Concise Dictionary of Women Artists. Retrieved . workwithdata.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . workwithdata.com. Retrieved . workwithdata.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  15. [13] . wikidata.org.
  16. [21] . wikidata.org.
  17. [22] . louisenevelsonfoundation.org. Retrieved . louisenevelsonfoundation.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  18. [23] . louisenevelsonfoundation.org. Retrieved . louisenevelsonfoundation.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  19. [24] . wikidata.org.
  20. [25] . wikidata.org.
  21. [26] . wikidata.org.
  22. [27] . americanabstractartists.org. Retrieved . americanabstractartists.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  23. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [20] . wikidata.org.

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  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  20. [47] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  21. [48] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  23. [50] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  24. [51] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [52] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [53] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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