Biography
Dan Murry Basen was an American artist known for his innovative work in sculpture, painting, assemblage, and performance art. Born on April 11, 1939, Basen was a prominent figure in the New York art scene during the 1960s. He pursued his education at the State University of New York, earning a Bachelor of Science, and later obtained a Master of Fine Arts from the Maryland Institute of Art's Rinehart School of Sculpture. Basen also studied at the Brooklyn Museum School, where he was awarded the prestigious Max Beckman Scholarship. Basen's artistic practice was characterized by his assemblages and box-based works, which garnered attention and acclaim. His pieces were exhibited in several notable New York City galleries, including the Allan Stone Gallery and the Betty Parsons Gallery. His work was also featured in major institutions such as the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art and the Baltimore Museum of Art. Basen's contributions to art are preserved in the permanent collections of the Whitney Museum, the Wadsworth Atheneum, and the Rhode Island School of Design, among others. He passed away on April 1, 1970, leaving behind a legacy of creativity and innovation that continues to be celebrated by collectors and art enthusiasts.
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Biography
Dan Murry Basen was an American artist known for his innovative work in sculpture, painting, assemblage, and performance art. Born on April 11, 1939, Basen was a prominent figure in the New York art scene during the 1960s. He pursued his education at the State University of New York, earning a Bachelor of Science, and later obtained a Master of Fine Arts from the Maryland Institute of Art's Rinehart School of Sculpture. Basen also studied at the Brooklyn Museum School, where he was awarded the prestigious Max Beckman Scholarship. Basen's artistic practice was characterized by his assemblages and box-based works, which garnered attention and acclaim. His pieces were exhibited in several notable New York City galleries, including the Allan Stone Gallery and the Betty Parsons Gallery. His work was also featured in major institutions such as the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art and the Baltimore Museum of Art. Basen's contributions to art are preserved in the permanent collections of the Whitney Museum, the Wadsworth Atheneum, and the Rhode Island School of Design, among others. He passed away on April 1, 1970, leaving behind a legacy of creativity and innovation that continues to be celebrated by collectors and art enthusiasts.
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