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  • Also known as: Pierre Jean Clerk
  • Art period: Modern
  • Works on this site: 1
  • Museums on this site: National Gallery of Canada
  • Born: 1928, Atlanta, United States

A Life in Form and Color

Born in Atlanta, Georgia, to Canadian parents, Pierre Clerk is a contemporary artist whose creative practice spans the realms of painting, lithography, and sculpture. His formative years included living in Canada between 1932 and 1952, a period during which he pursued fine arts studies at several institutions, including McGill University, Loyola College, the Canada School of Art and Design, and the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts. His academic journey further expanded through training at the Académie Julian in Paris and the Accademia di Belle Arti in Florence. Following his studies, Clerk moved to New York in 1959. Today, he divides his time between New York City and Southwest France.

Artistic Reach and Public Presence

Clerk's work is characterized by abstract, geometrical compositions and has been featured in numerous prestigious institutions. His pieces are held in the collections of the Museum of Modern Art, the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, the Whitney Museum of American Art, and the National Gallery of Canada, among others. Beyond the gallery walls, he has made a significant impact through monumental sculpture. Notable works include the large-scale, red-and-white striped aluminum sculpture City Candy in Toledo, Ohio, and various installations at Waterside Plaza in Manhattan. His diverse body of work encompasses paintings, serigraphs, tapestries, and reliefs, with his archives spanning from 1956 through 1982 held at the Smithsonian Archives of American Art.

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Kort quiz

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Spørsmål 1:
In which city was Pierre Clerk born?
Spørsmål 2:
Which museum featured Clerk in its 9th New Talent Exhibition in 1956?
Spørsmål 3:
What is the name of the large, red-and-white striped aluminum sculpture located in Toledo, Ohio?
Spørsmål 4:
Which artist is mentioned as one of Pierre Clerk's major influences?
Spørsmål 5:
Where are Clerk's papers from 1956 through 1982 held?