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Peter Forakis

1927 – 2009

American artist

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About Peter Forakis

Lived 1927 – 2009 (aged 82). Peter Forakis was an American artist and sculptor, known for Sculpture.

Peter Forakis (September 22, 1927 – November 26, 2009) was an American artist and professor. He was known as an abstract geometric sculptor.

Early life and education Peter Forakis was born on September 22, 1927, in Hanna, Wyoming.

Forakis was in the Merchant Marines from 1945 to 1950. He served in the United States Military in Korea and Japan from 1951 to 1953. He earned his B.F.A.degree in 1957 at the California School of Fine Arts (now San Francisco Art Institute).

In 1958, Forakis moved to New York City. It was during this time in New York in the late 1950s–1960s that Forakis emerged as a prominent member of the art world, and, along with artists Mark di Suvero, Edwin Ruda, Dean Fleming, Robert Grosvenor, Anthony Magar, Tamara Melcher, Forrest “Frosty” Myers, David Novros, and Leo Valledor, he founded the Park Place Gallery (1963–1967), a unique artists’ co-op space.

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Sculpture
Education
San Francisco Art Institute

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Peter Forakis?

American artist (1927–2009)

When was Peter Forakis born?

Peter Forakis was born on 22 September 1927 in Hanna.

When did Peter Forakis die?

Peter Forakis died on 26 November 2009 in Petaluma.

What was Peter Forakis's occupation?

Peter Forakis was an artist and sculptor.

What was Peter Forakis known for?

Peter Forakis was known for Sculpture.

What nationality was Peter Forakis?

Peter Forakis was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Peter Forakis

· Wikidata: Q7174029

· DBpedia: Peter Forakis

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