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Ka Kwong Hui

1922 – 2003

Chinese-born American artist, ceramicist

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About Ka Kwong Hui

Lived 1922 – 2003 (aged 80–81). Ka Kwong Hui was a Chinese artist, ceramicist, professor, sculptor and potter.

Ka Kwong Hui, also known as Hui Ka-Kwong (1922–2003) is a Chinese-born American potter, ceramist and educator. He is known for his fine art pottery work, a fusion of Chinese and American styles, and his work within the pop art movement.

Early life, immigration and education Ka Kwong Hui was born in 1922 in Canton (now Guangzhou), China. After a period of study with Wildenhains, Hui moved to attend ceramic classes at Alfred University. He graduated from Alfred University (BFA 1951, MFA 1952). He had notable students, including Jim Agard, and Stephen De Staebler.

From 1964 to 1965, Hui collaborated with pop artist Roy Lichtenstein on a series of ceramics. The ceramics work with Lichtenstein influenced Hui's own artwork, and resulted in his own explorations within the pop art movement. Everson Museum of Art, The Newark Museum of Art, Alfred Ceramic Art Museum, and Museum of Arts and Design.

In 1997, he was honored as a Fellow by the American Craft Council (ACC).

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Important facts

Born
1922, Guangdong, Hong Kong
Birth century
Education
Pond Farm, Alfred University
Employers
Douglass Residential College, Brooklyn Museum Art School, Rutgers University
Awards
Fellow of the American Craft Council
Also known as
Hui Ka Kwong, Ka-Kwong Hui, Hui Ka-Kwong

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Ka Kwong Hui?

Chinese-born American artist, ceramicist (1922–2003)

When was Ka Kwong Hui born?

Ka Kwong Hui was born in 1922 in Guangdong, Hong Kong.

When did Ka Kwong Hui die?

Ka Kwong Hui died on 17 October 2003.

What was Ka Kwong Hui's occupation?

Ka Kwong Hui was an artist, ceramicist, professor, sculptor and potter.

What nationality was Ka Kwong Hui?

Ka Kwong Hui was Chinese.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Ka Kwong Hui

· Wikidata: Q106629628

· DBpedia: Ka Kwong Hui

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