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Untitled from The Atelier Project
1986
Museum of Modern Art
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George Sugarman
1912
Sculpture
Representation
None documented
6
Institutional Exhibitions
31
Works in Collection
73
Assets Indexed
4
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0
Publications Referenced
80%
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Selected Institutional Exhibitions
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Contemporary Works from the Collection
Museum of Modern Art, New York
1985–1986
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Reinstallation of the Contemporary Galleries
Museum of Modern Art, New York
1985
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Selections From the Art Lending Service
Museum of Modern Art, New York
1981–1982
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Contemporary Sculpture: Selections from the Collection of The Museum of Modern Art
Museum of Modern Art, New York
1979
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Prints by Sculptors
Museum of Modern Art, New York
1975
About
Why this artist matters now
George Sugarman was an American artist working in the mediums of drawing, painting, and sculpture. He pioneered the concepts of pedestal-free sculpture and is best known for his large-scale, vividly painted metal sculptures. His innovative approach to art-making lent his work a fresh, experimental approach and caused him to continually expand his creative focus. During his lifetime, he was dedicated to the well-being of young emerging artists, particularly those who embraced innovation and risk-taking in their work. In his will, Sugarman provided for the establishment of The George Sugarman Foundation, Inc.
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Museum of Modern Art
New York, US
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