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John Bageris

1924 – 2000

American artist

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About John Bageris

Lived 1924 – 2000. John Bageris was an American painter and draftsperson.

John Bageris (1924–2000) was an American artist.

Bageris was born in Fremont, Ohio, on May 11, 1924. He studied at the Art Institute of Chicago with Boris Anisfeld. He earned a BFA and MFA from the University of Chicago and Wayne State University.

Bageris' works have been exhibited at the Art Institute of Chicago, Detroit Institute of Art, Werbe Gallery in Detroit, the Whitney Museum of American Art, Smithsonian Institution, the Institute of Contemporary Art in Peru, Souza Gallery in Mexico City, and the Museum of Modern Art in New York.

His works are currently held in the permanent collections of the Museum of Modern Art in New York, and the Whitney Museum of American Art.

Bageris taught at The Art Institute of Boston for nearly 20 years. He also worked an instructor of Painting & Drawing at the School of Visual Arts, the DeCordova Museum, and Brooklyn Museum Art School.

During his years as a teacher, Bageris mentored such artists as Sue Burrus, Debbie Clark, and David Pontbriand

He retired from teaching at The Art Institute of Boston in 1993. Bageris died on May 9, 2000, in Concord, MA.

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Important facts

Born
1924
Birth century
Died
2000
Nationality
Education
University of Chicago, Wayne State University
Awards
Fulbright Scholarship

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Frequently asked questions

Who was John Bageris?

American artist (1924-2000)

When was John Bageris born?

John Bageris was born in 1924.

When did John Bageris die?

John Bageris died in 2000.

What was John Bageris's occupation?

John Bageris was a painter and draftsperson.

What nationality was John Bageris?

John Bageris was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: John Bageris

· Wikidata: Q6220240

· DBpedia: John Bageris

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