About Peter Shire
Born 1947. Peter Shire is an American jewelry designer and designer.
Peter Shire (born 1947) is a Los Angeles–based artist. Shire was born in the Echo Park district of Los Angeles, where he currently lives and works. His sculpture, furniture and ceramics have been exhibited in the United States, Italy, France, Japan and Poland. His work includes a sculpture in Elysian Park to honor the work done by Grace Simons and Peter Glass, which kept the park open as green space.
Shire has been associated with the Memphis Group of designers, has worked on the Design Team for the 1984 Summer Olympics with the American Institute of Architects, and has designed public sculptures in Los Angeles and other California cities. Shire has been honored with awards for his contributions to the cultural life of the City of Los Angeles.
In 2019, Shire's work was showcased at the Museum of Contemporary Art in Tucson, Arizona.
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American artist (born 1947)
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Peter Shire was born in 1947 in Los Angeles.
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Peter Shire is a jewelry designer and designer.
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Peter Shire is American.
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