B. 1933 - Daniel Flavin was born in Jamaica, New York, on April 1, 1933. He studied for the priesthood for a time. During military service in 1954–55, Flavin studied art through the University of Maryland Extension Program in Korea. Upon his return to New York in 1956, he briefly attended the Hans Hofmann School of Fine Arts and studied art history at the New School for Social Research. In 1959, he took drawing and painting classes at Columbia University; this year, he began to make assemblages and collages in addition to painting. Flavin’s early paintings reflect the influence of Abstract Expressionism [more]. His first solo show of constructions and watercolors was held at the Judson Gallery, New York, in 1961.
Flavin, Dan "Monument to V Tatlin" Works on Paper (not prints) Pencil Drawing on Paper 1984
Hand Signed
Lower right
Edition #
Original
Provenance & Extra Info
Came from a "livre d'Or" of a famous Los angeles restaurant during 80's and 90's. The signature reads "The monuments for V Tatlin, installed in the temporary Museum of Contemporary Art, Los Angeles, April 21, 1984, Dan Flavin".
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B. 1933 - Daniel Flavin was born in Jamaica, New York, on April 1, 1933. He studied for the priesthood for a time. During military service in 1954–55, Flavin studied art through the University of Maryland Extension Program in Korea. Upon his return to New York in 1956, he briefly attended the Hans Hofmann School of Fine Arts and studied art history at the New School for Social Research. In 1959, he took drawing and painting classes at Columbia University; this year, he began to make assemblages and collages in addition to painting. Flavin’s early paintings reflect the influence of Abstract Expressionism [more]. His first solo show of constructions and watercolors was held at the Judson Gallery, New York, in 1961.
