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Wallace Berman
1926–1976

Introduction

Wallace "Wally" Berman (February 18, 1926 – February 18, 1976) was an American experimental filmmaker, assemblage, and collage artist and a crucial figure in the history of post-war California art.

Wikidata identifier

Q7962743

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Introduction

Berman studied at Chouinard Art Institute and the Jepson Art School in 1944. He published the art and poetry journal "Semina" from 1955 to 1964. He is noted for his photographic collages.

Country of birth

United States

Roles

Artist, assemblage artist, author, cinematographer, collagist, graphic artist, mixed-media artist, painter, photographer, poet, sculptor

ULAN identifier

500025293

Names

Wallace Berman

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