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Born | William Pope June 28, 1955 Newark, New Jersey, U.S. |
Died | December 23, 2023 Chicago, Illinois, U.S. | (aged 68)
Nationality | American |
Education | Pratt Institute, Montclair State University, Rutgers University |
Known for | Performance Art |
Partner | Mami Takahashi |
Children | 1 |
William Pope.L, also known as Pope.L, was an accomplished American visual artist recognized for his contributions to performance art and interventionist public art. He also created pieces in painting, photography, and theater. He was featured in the 2002 Whitney Biennial and was the recipient of the Creative Capital Visual Arts Award, as well as a Guggenheim Fellow. Notably, Pope.L was also highlighted in the 2017 Whitney Biennial for his work.[1]