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magdalena abakanowicz
Modern
Modern

magdalena abakanowicz

Born 1930 Died 2017 Works span 1970–1998

Magdalena Abakanowicz: Sculpting Anonymity and Exploring the Human Condition Magdalena Abakanowicz (1930-2017) stands as a monumental figure in contemporary sculpture, recognized globally for her pioneering exploration of textile sculpture and her profound engagement with themes of human vulnerability and collective experience. Born Marta Magdalena Abakanowicz on June 20, 1930, in Falenty, Poland, she navigated a turbulent formative p…

3
dated works
2
chapters
1970
first work
1998
last work
Chronological Journey

The Lifeline

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Chapters — Career Periods

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