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Beatrice Wood

(1893–1998) Painter United States

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Beatrice Wood was a painter from the United States, best known for I shock myself.

Quick Facts About Beatrice Wood

Born
March 3, 1893
Died
March 12, 1998
Nationality
United States
Profession
Painter
Notable works
I shock myself

About Beatrice Wood

Beatrice Wood was an American artist and studio potter involved in the Dada movement in the United States; she founded and edited The Blind Man and Rongwrong magazines in New York City with French artist Marcel Duchamp and writer Henri-Pierre Roché in 1917. She had earlier studied art and theater in Paris, and was working in New York as an actress. She later worked at sculpture and pottery. Wood was characterized as the "Mama of Dada".

Biography source: Wikipedia

Awards & Honors

Women's Caucus for Art Lifetime Achievement Award Gold Medal for Consummate Craftsmanship Fellow of the American Craft Council

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