Barbara Neijna

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Barbara Neijna Martinez
Born1937 (age 8384) [1]
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Barbara Neijna Martinez (born 1937) is an American artist known for her sculpture and public art works.

Neijna holds a BFA degree from Syracuse University, New York. [2] Her work is included in the collection of the Smithsonian American Art Museum. [1] She has lived in South Florida since 1962. [3]

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