Nancy Spero

American artist (1926-2009)
Person human Q2731236
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Nancy Spero

Summary

Nancy Spero is a human[1]. Born in Cleveland[2], she… she was born on August 24, 1926[3]. She died in New York City[4]. She died on October 18, 2009[5]. She worked as a painter[6], draftsperson[7], visual artist[8], women's rights activist[9], and installation artist[10]. She has Wikipedia articles in 14 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[11]

Key Facts

  • Nancy Spero's place of birth was Cleveland[2].
  • Nancy Spero passed away in New York City[4].
  • Nancy Spero was born on August 24, 1926[3].
  • Nancy Spero died on October 18, 2009[5].
  • Nancy Spero is buried at Green-Wood Cemetery[12].
  • Among Nancy Spero's spouses was Leon Golub[13].
  • Nancy Spero held citizenship in United States[14].
  • Nancy Spero worked as a painter[6].
  • Nancy Spero worked as a draftsperson[7].
  • Nancy Spero worked as a visual artist[8].
  • Nancy Spero's professions included women's rights activist[9].
  • Nancy Spero's professions included installation artist[10].
  • Nancy Spero worked as an artist[15].
  • Nancy Spero's field of work was painting[16].
  • Nancy Spero's education included a stint at School of the Art Institute of Chicago[17].
  • Nancy Spero was educated at New Trier High School[18].
  • Nancy Spero's education included a stint at Beaux-Arts de Paris[19].
  • A notable work attributed to Nancy Spero is Artemis, Acrobats, Divas and Dancers[20].
  • Nancy Spero received the Women's Caucus for Art Lifetime Achievement Award[21].
  • Nancy Spero was a member of American Academy of Arts and Letters[22].
  • Nancy Spero was a member of The Monster Roster[23].
  • Nancy Spero was a member of Art Workers' Coalition[24].
  • Nancy Spero is recorded as female[25].
  • Nancy Spero's instance of is recorded as human[26].
  • Nancy Spero is associated with the feminist art movement[27].

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Origins and Family

Nancy Spero's place of birth was Cleveland[2]. She was born on August 24, 1926[3].

Education

Educated at School of the Art Institute of Chicago[17], an art academy[28], in United States[29], founded in 1866[30], headquartered in Chicago[31]; New Trier High School[18], a high school[32], in United States[33], founded in 1901[34]; and Beaux-Arts de Paris[19], an art academy[35], in France[36], founded in 1797[37], headquartered in 6th arrondissement of Paris[38].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include painter[6], draftsperson[7], visual artist[8], women's rights activist[9], installation artist[10], and artist[15]. Nancy Spero's field of work was painting[16].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Nancy Spero is Artemis, Acrobats, Divas and Dancers[20].

Recognition

Nancy Spero received the Women's Caucus for Art Lifetime Achievement Award[21].

Personal Life

Nancy Spero was married to Leon Golub[13].

Death and Burial

Nancy Spero died on October 18, 2009[5]. She passed away in New York City[4]. The cause of death was heart failure[39]. Burial took place at Green-Wood Cemetery[12].

Why It Matters

Nancy Spero has Wikipedia articles in 14 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[11]

FAQs

Where was Nancy Spero born?

Nancy Spero was born in Cleveland[2].

Where did Nancy Spero die?

Nancy Spero died in New York City[4].

Who was Nancy Spero married to?

Nancy Spero's spouses include Leon Golub[13].

What did Nancy Spero do for work?

Nancy Spero worked as painter[6], draftsperson[7], visual artist[8], women's rights activist[9], and installation artist[10].

Where did Nancy Spero go to school?

Nancy Spero was educated at School of the Art Institute of Chicago[17], New Trier High School[18], and Beaux-Arts de Paris[19].

What awards did Nancy Spero receive?

Honors received include Women's Caucus for Art Lifetime Achievement Award[21].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . The International Who's Who of Women 2006. wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . MACBA Barcelona Museum of Contemporary Art. wikidata.org.
  3. [25] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [13] . wikidata.org.
  5. [14] . Museum of Modern Art online collection. Retrieved . workwithdata.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  6. [26] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [17] . wikidata.org.
  8. [18] . wikidata.org.
  9. [19] . Q135933563. wikidata.org.
  10. [16] . wikidata.org.
  11. [6] . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [7] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [8] . MACBA Barcelona Museum of Contemporary Art. wikidata.org.
  14. [9] . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [10] . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [15] . Concise Dictionary of Women Artists. Retrieved . workwithdata.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  17. [12] . wikidata.org.
  18. [27] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [39] . wikidata.org.
  24. [3] . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . nytimes.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  26. [20] . new.mta.info. new.mta.info. Provenance: 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
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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