Senga Nengudi
African-American visual artist (born 1943) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Senga Nengudi (née Sue Irons; born September 18, 1943)[1] is an African-American visual artist and curator. She is best known for her abstract sculptures that combine found objects and choreographed performance. She is part of a group of African-American avant-garde artists working in New York City and Los Angeles, from the 1960s and onward.
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Born | Sue Irons (1943-09-18) September 18, 1943 (age 80) Chicago, Illinois, U.S. |
Alma mater | California State University, Los Angeles, Waseda University |
Occupation(s) | Artist, Sculptor, Curator, Dancer |
Years active | 1960s–present |
Known for | Visual art |
Movement | Studio Z, Performance Art, Sculpture |
Spouse | Elliott Fittz |
Awards | Nasher Prize Laureate 2023 |
Website | www |
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Nengudi was named the 2023 Nasher Prize Laureate for her contribution to the discipline of sculpture.[2]