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Born September 23, 1899 in what is now Ukraine.
In early 1930's attended Art Students League in New York City.
Won first sculpture competition in 1932 at A.C.A. Galleries in NYC.
During impoverished period in 30's, collected wooden scraps from street for firewood.
Here is a portrait of the artist.
During the dominance of Abstract Expressionism, created large wooden found object sculptures.
Artwork entitled: “Sky Cathedral”(1958).
The artist's first name is Louise.
The artist is Louise Nevelson.