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Doug Aitken
1968–

Introduction

Doug Aitken (born 1968) is an American multidisciplinary artist. Aitken's body of work ranges from photography, print media, sculpture, and architectural interventions, to narrative films, sound, single and multi-channel video works, installations, and live performance. He currently lives in Venice, California, and New York City.

Wikidata identifier

Q2419774

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Introduction

Known for his video projects focusing on the themes of entropy and abandoned landscape; also a director of music videos; included in the 2000 and 1997 Whitney Biennial exhibitions as well as the 48th Venice Beinnale.

Country of birth

United States

Roles

Artist, installation artist, painter, video artist

ULAN identifier

500114566

Names

Doug Aitken

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