Peter Voulkos | |
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Born | Panagiotis Voulkos January 29, 1924 Bozeman, Montana, US |
Died | February 16, 2002 | (aged 78)
Nationality | American |
Education | |
Known for | Ceramic art, Sculpture |
Movement | Abstract expressionist |
Peter Voulkos (born Panagiotis Harry Voulkos; 29 January 1924 – 16 February 2002) was an American artist of Greek descent. He is known for his abstract expressionist ceramic sculptures,[1] which crossed the traditional divide between ceramic crafts and fine art. He established the ceramics department at the Los Angeles County Art Institute and at UC Berkeley.[2]