Alexander Archipenko

American sculptor and artist of Ukrainian origin (1887–1964)
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Alexander Archipenko

Summary

Alexander Archipenko is a human[1]. His place of birth was Kyiv[2]. He was born on May 30, 1887[3]. He died in New York City[4]. He died on February 25, 1964[5]. He worked as a sculptor[6], painter[7], graphic designer[8], illustrator[9], and photographer[10]. He has Wikipedia articles in 26 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[11]

Key Facts

  • Alexander Archipenko was born in Kyiv[2].
  • Alexander Archipenko passed away in New York City[4].
  • Alexander Archipenko was born on May 30, 1887[3].
  • Alexander Archipenko died on February 25, 1964[5].
  • Alexander Archipenko died on February 24, 1964[12].
  • Alexander Archipenko is buried at Woodlawn Cemetery[13].
  • Alexander Archipenko was married to Frances Gray[14].
  • Alexander Archipenko held citizenship in Russian Empire[15].
  • Alexander Archipenko held citizenship in United States[16].
  • Russian was Alexander Archipenko's native language[17].
  • Alexander Archipenko's professions included sculptor[6].
  • Alexander Archipenko's professions included painter[7].
  • Alexander Archipenko's professions included graphic designer[8].
  • Alexander Archipenko's professions included illustrator[9].
  • Alexander Archipenko's professions included photographer[10].
  • Alexander Archipenko's professions included collagist[18].
  • Alexander Archipenko's field of work was art of sculpture[19].
  • Alexander Archipenko was educated at Gottlieb Walker Gymnasium[20].
  • Alexander Archipenko was educated at Kyiv Art School[21].
  • Alexander Archipenko's education included a stint at Beaux-Arts de Paris[22].
  • A notable student of Alexander Archipenko was Florence Sittenham McCormick[23].
  • A notable student of Alexander Archipenko was Iryna Bukoemska[24].
  • A notable work attributed to Alexander Archipenko is Queen of Sheba[25].
  • Alexander Archipenko was a member of American Academy of Arts and Letters[26].
  • Alexander Archipenko was a member of Supremus[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Kyiv[2], Alexander Archipenko… he was born on May 30, 1887[3]. Russian was his native language[17].

Education

Educated at Gottlieb Walker Gymnasium[20], an educational institution[28], in Russian Empire[29], founded in 1896[30]; Kyiv Art School[21], an art academy[31], in Ukraine[32], founded in 1900[33]; and Beaux-Arts de Paris[22], an art academy[34], in France[35], founded in 1797[36], headquartered in 6th arrondissement of Paris[37].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include sculptor[6], painter[7], graphic designer[8], illustrator[9], photographer[10], and collagist[18]. Alexander Archipenko's field of work was art of sculpture[19]. Notable students include Florence Sittenham McCormick[23], a sculptor[38], of United States[39] and Iryna Bukoemska[24], a sculptor[40], of Soviet Union[41].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Alexander Archipenko is Queen of Sheba[25].

Personal Life

Among Alexander Archipenko's spouses was Frances Gray[14].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include February 25, 1964[5] and February 24, 1964[12]. Alexander Archipenko passed away in New York City[4]. Burial took place at Woodlawn Cemetery[13].

Why It Matters

Alexander Archipenko has Wikipedia articles in 26 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[11] He is known by 64 alternative names across languages and contexts.[42]

FAQs

Where was Alexander Archipenko born?

Alexander Archipenko was born in Kyiv[2].

Where did Alexander Archipenko die?

Alexander Archipenko passed away in New York City[4].

Who was Alexander Archipenko married to?

Alexander Archipenko's spouses include Frances Gray[14].

What did Alexander Archipenko do for work?

Alexander Archipenko worked as sculptor[6], painter[7], graphic designer[8], illustrator[9], and photographer[10].

Where did Alexander Archipenko go to school?

Alexander Archipenko was educated at Gottlieb Walker Gymnasium[20], Kyiv Art School[21], and Beaux-Arts de Paris[22].

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  1. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Union List of Artist Names. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [14] . wikidata.org.
  4. [15] . wikidata.org.
  5. [16] . Museum of Modern Art online collection. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  9. [19] . wikidata.org.
  10. [17] . wikidata.org.
  11. [6] . Union List of Artist Names. wikidata.org.
  12. [7] . Union List of Artist Names. wikidata.org.
  13. [8] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [9] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [10] . Union List of Artist Names. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . Union List of Artist Names. wikidata.org.
  17. [13] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [26] . wikidata.org.
  19. [27] . wikidata.org.
  20. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [12] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [23] . wikidata.org.
  25. [24] . wikidata.org.

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  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [42] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Movement Salon Cubism, Futurism, cubism
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    Languages spoken, written or signed Ukrainian, English
    Artist files at Philadelphia Museum of Art Library and Archives, Smithsonian American Art and Portrait Gallery Library, Frick Art Research Library +1
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