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James Hyde

b. 1958

American artist (born 1958)

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About James Hyde

Born 1958. James Hyde is an American photographer and painter.

James Hyde (born 1958 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) is an American painter, sculptor and photographer who has worked in New York City since the early 1980s. He has works in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art and the Guggenheim Museum and has exhibited at the Brooklyn Museum and the Corcoran Gallery of Art in Washington D.C. His practice has been described as an "exploration of physicality" in his experimentations with different textures and planes that often re-evaluate and expand the limits and boundaries of painting.

Hyde describes his work in saying:

In 2003 he started to incorporate photography into his work while maintaining his use of alternative materials acquired from his work as a general contractor in the late 1970s.

Technique

When asked about his technique as an artist, Hyde says:

Hyde's work often involves a number of alternative materials that he has incorporated into his minimalist paintings, sometimes creating three-dimensional pieces that explore new planes and arrangements. the Pollock-Krasner Grant in 2011, the Joan-Mitchell Foundation Fellowship in 2000 and the New York State CAPS Grant in 1982

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Important facts

Born
1958, Philadelphia
Birth century
Nationality
Awards
Guggenheim Fellowship
Also known as
Jim Hyde

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped James Hyde's

Frequently asked questions

Who is James Hyde?

American artist (born 1958)

When was James Hyde born?

James Hyde was born in 1958 in Philadelphia.

What is James Hyde's occupation?

James Hyde is a photographer and painter.

What nationality is James Hyde?

James Hyde is American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: James Hyde

· Wikidata: Q16192762

· DBpedia: James Hyde (artist)

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