About John McQueen
Lived 1943 – 2025 (aged 81–82). John McQueen was an American artist, sculptor and textile artist.
John McQueen (Jan. 21, 1943 – July 26, 2025) was an American sculptor who worked with natural materials like bark, vine, and branches.
Early life and education
McQueen was born in 1943 in Oakland, Illinois. In 1971, he graduated with a bachelor's degree from the University of South Florida in Tampa, Florida. He then studied at the Tyler School of Art at Temple University, where he received a master of fine arts (MFA) degree in 1975.
Death
He died of pneumonia on July 26, 2025 in Schenectady, New York at the age of 82.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was John McQueen?
American artist, sculptor (b. 1943)
When was John McQueen born?
John McQueen was born in 1943 in Oakland.
When did John McQueen die?
John McQueen died on 26 July 2025 in Schenectady.
What was John McQueen's occupation?
John McQueen was an artist, sculptor and textile artist.
What nationality was John McQueen?
John McQueen was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: John McQueen (sculptor)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). John McQueen. https://biography.guide/john-mcqueen-artist/
MLA: "John McQueen." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/john-mcqueen-artist/.
Chicago: "John McQueen." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/john-mcqueen-artist/.
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