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Alan Shields Abstract Paintings

American, 1944-2005
Alan Shields (1944 - 2005) is known for making art out of just about anything, often using sewing techniques coupled with painting, tie-dying, or wire bending. The critic Robert Hughes called Shields, "a brilliant bricoleur." Shields came to the notice of the art world virtually overnight after an exhibition in 1969 at the Paula Cooper Gallery, New York. By the mid-70's Shields was a focus of the contemporary art world and in 1973 was featured on the cover of Artforum. Today Shields' work can be found in the collections of many major American museums, including the Smithsonian Institute in Washington and the Museum of Modern Art in New York.
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Artist: Alan Shields
Untitled double sided mixed media work on bespoke 3-D standalone frame
Untitled double sided mixed media work on bespoke 3-D standalone frame

Untitled double sided mixed media work on bespoke 3-D standalone frame

By Alan Shields

Located in New York, NY

Alan Shields Untitled double sided mixed media work, 1974 Mixed media: watercolor, string, and torn paper held in custom standing frame Signed, dated, and numbered lower edge '10/12 ...

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1970s Abstract Alan Shields Abstract Paintings

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Textile, Paper, Mixed Media, Watercolor, Thread, Pencil

Salmon Series #3

Salmon Series #3

By Alan Shields

Located in Dallas, TX

Artwork size (without frame): 22"h x 17.5"w Etching on paper in frame with plexi

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2010s Abstract Alan Shields Abstract Paintings

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Paint, Paper

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