About Kurt Wenner
Born 1958. Kurt Wenner is an American artist.
Kurt Wenner is an American artist known for his 3D pavement art shown internationally.
Early life and education Wenner was born in Ann Arbor, Michigan in 1958, but grew up in Santa Barbara, California. He attended Rhode Island School of Design and ArtCenter College of Design in California. While at ArtCenter he was recruited to work for NASA at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory, creating conceptual art.
In 1982, he left his job at NASA to focus on his art and moved to Italy.
Career Wenner learned about the European tradition of street painting after living in Rome for a few months. It was the first time the EU members forced a vote by invoking the 1-million member signature rule. Wenner was asked to create a 3D image to commemorate the historical day when the people of Europe stood up, voicing action for no GMO in their food. Wenner's enormous 3D image was at the center of this historical moment.
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Who is Kurt Wenner?
American artist
When was Kurt Wenner born?
Kurt Wenner was born on 17 April 1958 in Ann Arbor.
What is Kurt Wenner's occupation?
Kurt Wenner is an artist.
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Kurt Wenner is American.
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