Duane Hanson
1925–1996
Introduction
Duane Hanson (January 17, 1925 – January 6, 1996) was an American artist and sculptor born in Minnesota. He spent most of his career in South Florida. He was known for his life-sized realistic sculptures of people. He cast the works based on human models in various materials, including polyester resin, fiberglass, Bondo, and bronze. Hanson's works are in the permanent collections of The Whitney Museum of American Art, The San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, and The Smithsonian.
Wikidata identifier
Q706462
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Introduction
Hanson is known for his detailed soft-sculptures featuring life-size depictions of normal American men and women in typically mundane situations: shopping, sitting on public benches, or resting. His work is considered Pop Art.
Country of birth
United States
Roles
Artist, installation artist, painter, sculptor
ULAN identifier
500007844
Names
Duane Hanson
Information from the Getty Research Institute's Union List of Artist Names ® (ULAN), made available under the ODC Attribution License. Accessed April 18, 2024.
