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We have identified LGBTQ sculptors hailing from Germany, France, Italy, Canada, Australia, the United States, Israel, Denmark, Russia, India, Switzerland, the Netherlands, and Great Britain. Most of these individuals were, or are, highly regarded artists and were, or are, acknowledged as such during their lifetimes by receiving national recognitions. They each have fascinating biographies attached to them. | We have identified LGBTQ sculptors hailing from Germany, France, Italy, Canada, Australia, the United States, Israel, Denmark, Russia, India, Switzerland, the Netherlands, and Great Britain. Most of these individuals were, or are, highly regarded artists and were, or are, acknowledged as such during their lifetimes by receiving national recognitions. They each have fascinating biographies attached to them. | ||
| − | * [[ | + | '''Australia''' |
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| − | * [[ | + | * [[Dora Ohlfsen]] |
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| − | * [[ | + | '''Canada''' |
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| − | * [[ | + | * [[Frances Loring]] |
| − | * [[ | + | * [[Attila Richard Lukacs]] |
| − | * [[ | + | * [[Charles Pachter]] |
| − | * [[ | + | * [[Florence Wyle]] |
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| − | * [[ | + | '''Denmark''' |
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| − | * [[ | + | * [[Count Eigil Knuth]] |
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| − | * [[Jehangir Jani]] | + | '''France''' |
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| − | * [[ | + | * [[Rosa Bonheur]] |
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| − | * [[ | + | '''Germany''' |
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| − | * [[ | + | * [[Adolf Hildebrand]] |
| − | * [[ | + | * [[Renee Sintenis]] |
| − | * [[ | + | * [[Christa Winsloe]] |
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| − | * [[ | + | '''Great Britain''' |
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| − | * [[ | + | * [[Anne Seymour Damer]] |
| − | * [[ | + | * [[Maggi Hambling]] |
| − | * [[ | + | * [[Mary Lloyd]] |
| − | * [[ | + | * [[Prem Sahib]] |
| − | * [[ | + | * [[Una Troubridge]] |
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| − | * [[ | + | '''India''' |
| − | * [[ | + | |
| − | * [[ | + | * [[Jehangir Jani]] |
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| − | * [[ | + | '''Israel''' |
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| + | * [[Jehoshua Rozenman]] | ||
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| + | '''Italy''' | ||
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| + | * [[Antonio Canova]] | ||
| + | * [[Benvenuto Cellini]] | ||
| + | * [[Vincenzo Gemito]] | ||
| + | * [[Buonarroti Michelangelo]] | ||
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| + | '''Russia'' | ||
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| + | * [[Andrey Bartenev]] | ||
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| + | '''Sweden''' | ||
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| + | * [[Nils Santesson]] | ||
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| + | '''Switzerland''' | ||
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| + | * [[Ugo Rondinone]] | ||
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| + | '''The Netherlands''' | ||
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| + | * [[Francois Duquesnoy]] | ||
| + | * [[Jerome Duquesnoy]] | ||
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| + | '''United States''' | ||
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| + | * [[Louise Abbema]] | ||
| + | * [[Richmond Barthe]] | ||
| + | * [[Jonathan Horowitz]] | ||
| + | * [[Harriet Hosmer]] | ||
| + | * [[Robert Indiana]] | ||
| + | * [[Jasper Johns]] | ||
| + | * [[Ellsworth Kelly]] | ||
| + | * [[Edmonia Lewis]] | ||
| + | * [[Jack Pierson]] | ||
| + | * [[Robert Pruitt]] | ||
| + | * [[Emma Stebbins]] | ||
| + | * [[Paul Thek]] | ||
| + | * [[Robert Wilson]] | ||
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Revision as of 16:31, 13 January 2019
The arts hold a special place in the LGBTQ community. They allow the creativity of the individual to be expressed regardless of the socio-normative constraints imposed by society. The art of sculptor is no exception.
The LGBTQ community has been an active and notable participant in this particular artistic field for many generations. Early LGBTQ classical sculptors include Buonarroti Michelangelo (commonly known simply as Michelangelo) and Antonio Canova, but they have been followed by others such as Harriet Hosmer (who is credited with opening the contemporary field to women) and Robert Pruitt (notable for his statue of fellow artist Andy Warhol). There have been few barriers to entry within the profession, and hence there are an equal number of notable women and men throughout its history. Similarly, there is little in the way of cultural, racial, or geographical restriction.
It is often considered ironic that the art of sculptor has often had to deal with a society exhibiting blatant homophobia at the same time it appreciated and admired muscular male bodies. This contradiction often forced the artist to remain in the closet, while at the same time as creating and exhibiting a creative output that directly reflected their sexual orientation.
When one considers the art of sculpting, it usually takes the form of statuary or busts. However, many LGBTQ sculptors are noted for their elaborate work in creating civic constructions (such as fountains and adornments to bridges) and domestic accoutrements (such as elaborate bowls or candlesticks in silver and bronze).
We have identified LGBTQ sculptors hailing from Germany, France, Italy, Canada, Australia, the United States, Israel, Denmark, Russia, India, Switzerland, the Netherlands, and Great Britain. Most of these individuals were, or are, highly regarded artists and were, or are, acknowledged as such during their lifetimes by receiving national recognitions. They each have fascinating biographies attached to them.
Australia
Canada
Denmark
France
Germany
Great Britain
India
Israel
Italy
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Sweden
Switzerland
The Netherlands
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