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David Novros

b. 1941

American artist (born 1941)

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About David Novros

Born 1941. David Novros is an American painter and draftsperson.

David Ross Novros (born 1941), is an American artist. He is known for his minimalist geometric paintings, shaped canvases, and his use of color. He has also studied fresco painting extensively.

Early life and education "Frescoes in the Courtyard" (1984) by Novros, located at the David W. Dyer Federal Building and United States Courthouse in Miami, Florida David Novros was born on August 8, 1941, in Los Angeles, California, to parents Esther (née Susswein) and Lester Novros. His mother was from Poland. He studied film at the University of Southern California (USC) and graduated in 1963. While attending USC, sculptor Melvin Edwards was two years below him in the same department.

Career In 1965, Novros moved to New York City. After moving he became active within the Park Place Gallery. In 1969, Novros along with five other artists including Andy Warhol, Robert Rauschenberg, Claes Oldenburg, John Chamberlain, and Forrest Myers, participated in the creation of the project called the Moon Museum (or Museum of the Moon) to send the first artwork to the moon.

His work is within various public museum collections including at the National Gallery of Art, Museum of Modern Art, Minneapolis Institute of Art, the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, Metropolitan Museum of Art, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, Yale University Art Gallery, National Gallery of Australia, Art Institute of Chicago, Whitney Museum of American Art, Dallas Museum of Art, and the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art.

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Important facts

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Nationality
Education
Chouinard Art Institute, University of Southern California
Awards
Guggenheim Fellowship
Also known as
David Ross Novros

Family & relationships

Spouse
Joanna Pousette-Dart

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Frequently asked questions

Who is David Novros?

American artist (born 1941)

When was David Novros born?

David Novros was born on 8 August 1941 in Los Angeles.

What is David Novros's occupation?

David Novros is a painter and draftsperson.

What nationality is David Novros?

David Novros is American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: David Novros

· Wikidata: Q17478646

· DBpedia: David Novros

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