Alexander Ney
Soviet-born American sculptor and painter (born 1939) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Alexander Ney (Russian: Александр Ней; born September 1939 in Leningrad, Soviet Union) is an American sculptor and painter. After establishing himself in 1972 as a resident of France, he immigrated to the United States in 1974 and has since lived and worked in New York City. Developing several individualistic styles in modern art, he is most famous for his unique work in terra cotta sculpture, involving heavily perforated surfaces and intriguing forms.
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Born | 1939 (age 84–85) Leningrad, Soviet Union (now Saint Petersburg, Russia) |
Nationality | American |
Education | Russian Academy of Arts, Repin Institute of Arts, Surikov Moscow Art Institute |
Known for | Mixed Media, Sculpture, Painting |
Notable work | 'Burning Bush', 'The Thinker' |
Patron(s) | Gene Moore, Elaine de Kooning |
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