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Jimmie Durham

Jimmie Bob Durham was an American sculptor, essayist and poet. He was active in the United States in the civil rights movements of African Americans and Native Americans in the 1960s and 1970s, serving on the central council of the American Indian Movement (AIM). He returned to working at art while living in New York City. His work has been extensively exhibited. Durham also received the Günther-Peill-Preis (2003), the Foundation for Contemporary Arts Robert Rauschenberg Award (2017), and the 58th Venice Biennale's Golden Lion for lifetime achievement (2019).
Creator Id: 718
Virtual Collection: Original CCCA
Country of Birth: USA
Province of Birth: Texas
Year of Birth: 1940
City: Berlin
Country: Germany
Type of Creator: Artist, Writer
Gender: Male
Living Status: Deceased
Mediums: sculpture, text-based
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