Diane Katsiaficas

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Diane Katsiaficas (El Paso, Texas, 23 November 1947) is an American visual artist of Greek heritage. [1] [2] Her work ranges from small journal drawings and paintings to large-scale installations and has been shown throughout the United States and Europe. She is a professor in the Art Department at the University of Minnesota.

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Her work is included in the collection of the Seattle Art Museum. [3]

Her ceramic and wood installation "Neighbors" is in the lobby of East Precinct building of the Seattle Police Department [4] and was part of the discussion around the Capitol Hill Autonomous Zone (CHAZ)'s fate of public art during the Capitol Hill Organized Protest. [5]

Education

In 1968 Katsiaficas received a B.A. degree in chemistry from Smith College. In 1974 she received an M.A.T. degree in art education from the University of Washington, Seattle, followed by an M.F.A. in Painting in 1976. [6] [1]

Exhibitions

Her exhibitions include: [7]

Awards

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References

  1. 1 2 "The American College of Greece: ACG ART". Archived from the original on 2011-07-23. Retrieved 2011-04-22.
  2. The 9th International Shoebox Sculpture Exhibition
  3. "Diane Katsiaficas – Artists – eMuseum".
  4. "Neighbors". seattlearts.emuseum.com. Retrieved 2023-01-06.
  5. "Artist hopeful, but understanding if protesters 'need to destroy' East Precinct art". MyNorthwest.com. 2020-06-17. Retrieved 2023-01-06.
  6. "Artist Collection".
  7. Fine Art TV Diane Katsiaficas Uncovered. Video, February 13, 2011

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