Al Hansen | |
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 Al Hansen, 1994 in San Francisco | |
| Born | 5 October 1927 New York City, U.S. |
| Died | 20 June 1995 (aged 67) |
| Nationality | American |
Alfred Earl "Al" Hansen (5 October 1927 – 20 June 1995)[1] was an American artist. He was a member of Fluxus, a movement that originated on an artists' collective around George Maciunas.
He was the father of Andy Warhol protégé Bibbe Hansen[2] and the grandfather and artistic mentor of rock musician Beck and artist Channing Hansen. Bibbe and Channing continue his legacy by performing some of his most iconic works.[3]
- ^ Roberta Smith (27 June 1995). "Al Hansen, 67, Artist Who Created Happenings". The New York Times. p. D21.
- ^ Alexander Cavaluzzo, "Our real art is our interaction with the world", 17 Nov 2011
- ^ David Velasco, "Total Bequest Live", Artforum, April 28, 2006