Senga Nengudi
Senga Nengudi (née Sue Irons; born September 18, 1943) is an African-American visual artist and curator. She is best known for her abstract sculptures that combine found objects and choreographed performance. She is part of a group of African-American avant-garde artists working in New York City and Los Angeles, from the 1960s and onward.
Senga Nengudi | |
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Nengudi, circa 1980s | |
| Born | Sue Irons September 18, 1943 Chicago, Illinois, U.S. |
| Alma mater | California State University, Los Angeles, Waseda University |
| Occupation(s) | Artist, Sculptor, Curator, Dancer |
| Years active | 1960s–present |
| Known for | Visual art |
| Movement | Studio Z, Performance Art, Sculpture |
| Spouse | Elliott Fittz |
| Awards | Nasher Prize Laureate 2023 |
| Website | www |
Nengudi was named the 2023 Nasher Prize Laureate for her contribution to the discipline of sculpture.
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