Carol Haerer facts for kids
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Carol Haerer
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Carol Haerer in 1974
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| Born | Jan 23, 1933 Salina, Kansas, USA
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| Died | July 20, 2002 Bennington, VT, USA
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| Nationality | American |
| Education | University of Nebraska, Lincoln; Sorbonne, Paris; University of California, Berkeley |
| Known for | Lyrical abstraction, Minimalism |
| Style | Abstract painting |
| Spouse(s) | Phillip Wofford |
| Awards | Guggenheim Fellowship |
Carol Haerer (born in 1933, died in 2002) was an American artist. She was famous for her abstract paintings. Her art style was part of movements called Minimalism and Lyrical abstraction. These styles focus on simple shapes and colors, often showing feelings or ideas.
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Carol Haerer's Art Career
Carol Haerer is most famous for her series of artworks called White Painting. Her art was shown in a special exhibition called Lyrical Abstraction. This show took place at the Aldrich Museum of Contemporary Art in Ridgefield, Connecticut.
In 1990, the Rothko Foundation helped put on a show. It featured three artists: Ed Clark, Carol Haerer, and Ted Kanshare. This exhibition was even reviewed by Arts Magazine. Haerer's large paintings often had rounded corners. This made them look like elegant objects. They also had a bright, glowing surface.
Carol Haerer's Education
Carol Haerer studied art at several well-known schools. She graduated from the University of Nebraska, Lincoln, in 1954. After that, she received a special scholarship called a Fulbright Fellowship. This allowed her to study in Paris, France. She spent two years at the Sorbonne. Later, she attended the University of California, Berkeley. There, she earned her Masters of Fine Arts degree.
Awards and Honors
Carol Haerer received an important award in 1988. It was called a Guggenheim Fellowship for Creative Art. This award helps artists and scholars continue their important work.
Where You Can See Her Art
Carol Haerer's artworks are part of many museum collections. You can find her paintings in places like the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum and the Whitney Museum of American Art. Her art is also at the Brooklyn Museum and the Sheldon Museum of Art. Other museums include the Spencer Museum of Art, the Museum of Nebraska Art, the Hood Museum, and the Zimmerli Art Museum.
