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Varujan Boghosian Sculptures

American, b. 1926

Varujan Boghosian was born in New Britain, Connecticut, on June 26, 1926. After serving in the United States Navy, he attended Central Connecticut Teachers College and the Vesper George School of Art in Boston. In 1953, he had a Fulbright grant to paint in Italy and from 1956–59, he worked with Josef Albers, geometric abstractionist, at Yale University, where he earned both his BFA and MFA. Boghosian was a professor of sculpture at Dartmouth College in New Hampshire from 1968–96. He became primarily known for his assemblages in which he uses a variety of incongruous objects such as parts of weathered barn doors, antique dolls heads, old leather, marbles and ping-pong balls.

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Artist: Varujan Boghosian
Orpheus Sculpture with Bird & Blocks
Orpheus Sculpture with Bird & Blocks

Orpheus Sculpture with Bird & Blocks

By Varujan Boghosian

Located in Milford, NH

A fine abstract expressionist assemblage by American artist Varujan Boghosian (1926-2020). Boghosian was born in New Britain, CT and after serving in the United States Navy, he attended Central Connecticut Teachers College and the Vesper George School of Art in Boston. In 1953, he had a Fulbright grant to paint in Italy, and from 1956 to 1959, he worked with Josef Albers, geometric abstractionist, at Yale University where he earned both his BFA and MFA. Boghosian became a professor of sculpture at Dartmouth College in New Hampshire, and became primarily known for his assemblages in which he uses a variety of incongruous objects such as parts of weathered barn...

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Late 20th Century Abstract Expressionist Varujan Boghosian Sculptures

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Found Objects

Union Leader
Union Leader

Union Leader

By Varujan Boghosian

Located in Milford, NH

A fine abstract expressionist assemblage by American artist Varujan Boghosian (1926-2020). Boghosian was born in New Britain, CT and after serving in the United States Navy, he attended Central Connecticut Teachers College and the Vesper George School of Art in Boston. In 1953, he had a Fulbright grant to paint in Italy, and from 1956 to 1959, he worked with Josef Albers, geometric abstractionist, at Yale University where he earned both his BFA and MFA. Boghosian became a professor of sculpture at Dartmouth College in New Hampshire, and became primarily known for his assemblages in which he uses a variety of incongruous objects such as parts of weathered barn doors, antique dolls' heads, old leather, marbles, and ping-pong balls. This three piece assemblage includes a Union Leader tobacco can...

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Late 20th Century Abstract Expressionist Varujan Boghosian Sculptures

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Abstract Framed Landscape Construction
Abstract Framed Landscape Construction

Abstract Framed Landscape Construction

By Varujan Boghosian

Located in Milford, NH

A spectacular three dimensional abstract framed construction by American artist Varujan Boghosian (b. 1926). Boghosian was born in New Britain, CT and ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Varujan Boghosian Sculptures

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Metal

Figure with Hat
Figure with Hat

Figure with Hat

By Varujan Boghosian

Located in Milford, NH

A fine abstract polychromed plaster bust of a figure with hat by American artist Varujan Boghosian (1926-2020). Boghosian was born in New Britain, CT and after serving in the United ...

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Mid-20th Century Abstract Expressionist Varujan Boghosian Sculptures

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Metal

Lost in the Stars
Lost in the Stars

Lost in the Stars

By Varujan Boghosian

Located in Milford, NH

A wonderful abstract expressionist three dimensional construction by American artist Varujan Boghosian (1926-2020). Boghosian was born in New Britain, CT and after serving in the United States Navy, he attended Central Connecticut Teachers College and the Vesper George School of Art in Boston. In 1953, he had a Fulbright grant to paint in Italy, and from 1956 to 1959, he worked with Josef Albers, geometric abstractionist, at Yale University where he earned both his BFA and MFA. Boghosian became a professor of sculpture at Dartmouth College in New Hampshire, and became primarily known for his assemblages in which he uses a variety of incongruous objects such as parts of weathered barn doors, antique dolls' heads, old leather, marbles, and ping-pong balls. This construction consists of antique lithographs laid on board, including a shooting target sheet, and metal jacks, all presented on an antique celestial map...

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Early 2000s Abstract Expressionist Varujan Boghosian Sculptures

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Found Objects, Laid Paper, Lithograph, Adhesive, Wood Panel

Fruits of War
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Fruits of War

By Varujan Boghosian

Located in Milford, NH

A fine abstract expressionist assemblage by American artist Varujan Boghosian (1926-2020). Boghosian was born in New Britain, CT and after serving in the United States Navy, he attended Central Connecticut Teachers College and the Vesper George School of Art in Boston. In 1953, he had a Fulbright grant to paint in Italy, and from 1956 to 1959, he worked with Josef Albers, geometric abstractionist, at Yale University where he earned both his BFA and MFA. Boghosian became a professor of sculpture at Dartmouth College in New Hampshire, and became primarily known for his assemblages in which he uses a variety of incongruous objects such as parts of weathered barn...

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Late 20th Century Abstract Expressionist Varujan Boghosian Sculptures

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Found Objects

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Located in Milford, NH

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