Peter Voulkos

Peter Voulkos (born Panagiotis Harry Voulkos; 29 January 1924 16 February 2002) was an American artist of Greek descent. He is known for his abstract expressionist ceramic sculptures, which crossed the traditional divide between ceramic crafts and fine art. He established the ceramics department at the Los Angeles County Art Institute and at UC Berkeley.

Peter Voulkos
Peter Voulkos works on a stack, 1996
Born
Panagiotis Voulkos

(1924-01-29)January 29, 1924
DiedFebruary 16, 2002(2002-02-16) (aged 78)
NationalityAmerican
Education
Known forCeramic art, Sculpture
MovementAbstract expressionist
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