Fred Wilson (artist)
American artist (born 1954) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Fred Wilson (born 1954) is an American artist and describes himself as of "African, Native American, European and Amerindian" descent.[1] He received a BFA from Purchase College, State University of New York.[2] Wilson challenges colonial assumptions on history, culture, and race – encouraging viewers to consider the social and historical narratives that represent the western canon.[3] Wilson received a MacArthur Foundation "genius grant" in 1999 and the Larry Aldrich Foundation Award in 2003. Wilson represented the United States at the Biennial Cairo in 1992 and the Venice Biennale in 2003.[4] In May 2008, it was announced that Wilson would become a Whitney Museum trustee replacing Chuck Close.[5]
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Born | 1954 New York City, US |
Education | BFA, SUNY Purchase |
Known for | Conceptual art |
Awards | MacArthur Fellowship Larry Aldrich Foundation Award |