Michael Richards (sculptor)
African-American artist (1963–2001) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Michael Rolando Richards (August 2, 1963 – September 11, 2001) was an African-American artist and sculptor of Jamaican and Costa Rican ancestry who was killed during the September 11 attacks while in his art studio on the 92nd floor of the World Trade Center's North Tower.[1] He explored his African-American history and identity through sculpture, conceptual art, and installation pieces. Influenced by the Black Arts Movement of the 1970s, Richards delved into African-American history and folklore for images that would expose the contradictions of American society. Richards worked primarily in bronze.
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Born | Michael Rolando Richards (1963-08-02)August 2, 1963 New York City, US |
Died | September 11, 2001(2001-09-11) (aged 38) New York City, US |
Alma mater | MFA New York University, BFA Queens College |
Notable work | Tar Baby vs. St. Sebastian |
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