Magdalena Abakanowicz

Magdalena Abakanowicz (born June 20, 1930) is an abstract Polish sculptor. She is notable for her use of textiles as a sculptural medium.

~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~

~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~

Born in Falenty, Poland she attended the Academy in Warsaw between 1950 and 1955. A notable shift is made in her work in 1960 from traditional sculpture to chiefly rope and hessian. Her initial work in this medium was through dying rope and forming reliefs - but this soon moved into true sculpture. Her early exhibitions include that at the Galerie Kordegarda in 1960 and at the International Tapestry Biennial in Lausanne in 1962. She won a gold medal at the S?o Paulo Bienal in 1965. She has since been a teacher and professor.

~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~

June 20: June 20 is the 171st day of the year (172nd in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 194 days remaining....

1930: 1930 is a common year starting on Wednesday....

Abstract: Abstract may refer to:...

Magdalena Abakanowicz related Images and Photos (experimental)

Magdalena River	Magdalena Patience Artifacts Statue	Saint Magdalena Church Italy	St. Magdalena Kalian Italian Dolomites
A Striped Marlin (Tetrapturus Audax) Magdalena Bay Baja California Mexico