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Biografie Fletcher Benton
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1953 - 1956 |
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BFA: Miami University in Oxford, Ohio
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1959 - 1966 |
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Teacher at California College of Arts and Crafts in Oakland, CA
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1966 |
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Teacher at San Francisco Art Institute
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1979 |
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Award for Distinguished Service to the Arts American Academy & Institute of Arts & Letters
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1980 |
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President's Scholar Award California State University, San Jose, CA
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1982 |
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Award of Honor for Outstanding Achievement, San Francisco Art Commission
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1967 - 1986 |
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Teacher at California State University San José, CA
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1993 |
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Honorary Doctor of Fine Arts Miami University, Oxford, OH
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1994 |
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Ohioana Library Award for a Meritorious Career that has added Luster and Distinction to the Heritage of the State and Nation, Columbus, Ohio
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1994 |
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Honorary Doctor of Fine Arts Rio Grande University, OH
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2008 |
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Lifetime Achievement in Contemporary Sculpture Award, International Sculpture Center, Hamilton, NJ
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Selected Museum CollectionsAldrich Museum of Contemporary Art, Ridgefield, CT Anderson Collection, University of California, Los Angeles, CA City of Offenbach, Germany Corcoran Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C. Crocker Art Museum, Sacramento, CA Denver Art Museum, Denver, CO Grounds for Sculpture, Hamilton, NJ Hartwood Acres Sculpture Park, Pittsburgh, PA Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden, Smithsonian Institution, Washington, D.C. Klingspor Museum, Offenbach, Germany Krannert Art Museum, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, IL Kröller-Müller Museum and Sculpture Garden, Otterlo, the Netherlands La Jolla Museum of Contemporary Art, La Jolla, CA Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY Milwaukee Art Center, Milwaukee, WI Franklin D. Murphy Sculpture Garden, University of California, Los Angeles, CA Museum Ludwig, Cologne, Germany Neuberger Museum, State University of New York at Purchase, NY New Orleans Museum of Art, New Orleans, LA Newport Harbor Art Museum, Newport Beach, CA Oakland Museum, Oakland, CA Phoenix Art Museum, Phoenix, AZ Pyramid Hill Sculpture Park and Museum, Hamilton, OH San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, San Francisco, CA San Jose State University Sculpture Garden, San Jose, CA Sheldon Memorial Art Gallery and Sculpture Garden, University of Nebraska, Lincoln, NB Stanford University Museum of Art, Stanford, CA University Art Museum, University of California, Berkeley, CA University of California, Irvine, CA University of Northern Iowa, Cedar Falls, IA University of Rio Grande, Rio Grande, OH Victoria and Albert Museum, London, England Whitney Museum of American Art, New York, NY
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2011
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Alphabet, Georg Kolbe Museum, Berlin, Germany
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2009
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Cool! Cool! Cool! Cool!, Jean Albano Gallery, Chicago IL
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2009
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Cool! Cool! Cool! Cool!, Jean Albano Gallery, Chicago IL
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2008
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SOFA CHICAGO 2008, Jean Albano Gallery, Chicago IL
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2008
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Jean Albano Gallery, Chicago, IL (solo)
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2008
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SOFA CHICAGO 2008, Jean Albano Gallery, ChicagoIL
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2008
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Jean Albano Gallery, Chicago, IL
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2007
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“The Circus Revisited,” Imago Galleries, Palm Desert, CA
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2007
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“The Armory Show,” 7th Regiment Armory, New York, NY
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2007
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“An Architect Collects: Robert D. Kleinschmidt & a Lifetime of Fine Arts Acquisitions,” University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
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2007
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“Made in California,” Weisman Museum of Art, Pepperdine University, Malibu, CA
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2007
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“The Circus Revisited,” Imago Galleries, Palm Desert, CA (solo)
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2007
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“An Architect Collects: Robert D. Kleinschmidt & a Lifetime of Fine Arts Acquisitions,” University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
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2007
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“Made in California,” Weisman Museum of Art, Pepperdine University, Malibu, CA
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2006
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“Five Centuries of Art: The 11th Annual Los Angeles Art Show,” Santa Monica, CA
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2006
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“Art Karlsruhe,” Karlsruhe, Germany
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2006
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“Letters & Numbers,” Riva Yares Gallery, Scottsdale, AZ (solo)
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2006
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“Five Centuries of Art: The 11th Annual Los Angeles Art Show,” Santa Monica, CA
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2006
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“Art Karlsruhe,” Karlsruhe, Germany
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2006
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“Letters & Numbers,” Riva Yares Gallery, Scottsdale, AZ
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2005
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“Drawings, Maquettes, & Models of Large-Scale Sculpture,” Tasende Gallery, West Hollywood, CA
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2005
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“Paint on Metal,” Tucson Museum of Art, Tucson, AZ
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2005
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“Art 36 Basel,” Basel, Switzerland
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2005
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‘Highlights: New Acquisitions,” John Berggruen Gallery, San Francisco, CA
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2005
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“Drawings, Maquettes, & Models of Large-Scale Sculpture,” Tasende Gallery, West Hollywood, CA (solo)
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2005
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“Paint on Metal,” Tucson Museum of Art, Tucson, AZ
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2005
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“Art 36 Basel,” Basel, Switzerland
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2005
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‘Highlights: New Acquisitions,” John Berggruen Gallery, San Francisco, CA
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2004
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“The 179th Annual: An Invitational Exhibition of Contemporary American Art,” National Academy Museum, New York, NY
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2004
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“Dovetailing Art & Life: The Bennett Collection,” San Francisco Museum of Craft & Design, CA
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2004
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“The 179th Annual: An Invitational Exhibition of Contemporary American Art,” National Academy Museum, New York, NY
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2004
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“Dovetailing Art & Life: The Bennett Collection,” San Francisco Museum of Craft & Design, CA
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2003
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Navy Pier Walk, Chicago, IL
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2003
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“Beyond the Surface 2,” Art & Cultural Center at Fallbrook, CA
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2003
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“Art Cologne,” Cologne, Germany
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2003
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Navy Pier Walk, Chicago, IL
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2003
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“Beyond the Surface 2,” Art & Cultural Center at Fallbrook, CA
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2003
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“Art Cologne,” Cologne, Germany
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2002
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“Art Bodensee 2002: ‘San Francisco Bay Area’,” Kunstler aus Kalifornien, Dornbirn, Austria
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2002
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“On Ramps: Transitional Moments in California Art,” Pasadena Museum of California Art, CA
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2002
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Galerie B. Haasner, Wiesbaden, Germany (solo)
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2002
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“Wired: Art that Moves,” Miami Art Museum, FL
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2002
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Navy Pier Walk, Chicago, IL
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2002
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“Art Bodensee 2002: ‘San Francisco Bay Area’,” Kunstler aus Kalifornien, Dornbirn, Austria
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2002
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“On Ramps: Transitional Moments in California Art,” Pasadena Museum of California Art, CA
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2002
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“Wired: Art that Moves,” Miami Art Museum, FL
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2002
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Galerie B. Haasner, Wiesbaden, Germany
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2001
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Galerie B. Haasner, Wiesbaden, Germany
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2001
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The Art Show, 7th Regiment Armory, New York, NY
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2001
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Tasende Gallery, ADAA/The Art Show, New York, NY
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2001
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Tasende Gallery, Los Angeles, CA
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2001
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Tasende Gallery, LaJolla, CA
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2001
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"Art Chicago", Navy Pier, Chicago, IL
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2001
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“Spektrum Kunstlandschaft,” Kunsthalle Darmstadt, Germany
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2001
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“Celebrating Modern Art: The Anderson Collection,” San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, CA
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2001
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“Welded! Sculpture of the 20th Century,” Neuberger Museum of Art, New York, NY
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2001
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“Chicago Collectors Select,” Absolute Vision V, Jean Albano Gallery, Chicago, IL
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2001
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"Art Chicago", Navy Pier, Chicago, IL
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2001
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“Spektrum Kunstlandschaft,” Kunsthalle Darmstadt, Germany
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2001
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“Celebrating Modern Art: The Anderson Collection,” San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, CA
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2001
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“Welded! Sculpture of the 20th Century,” Neuberger Museum of Art, New York, NY
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2001
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“Chicago Collectors Select,” Absolute Vision V, Jean Albano Gallery, Chicago, IL
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2001
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Galerie B. Haasner, Wiesbaden, Germany (solo)
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2001
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The Art Show, 7th Regiment Armory, New York, NY (solo)
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2000
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Imago Gallery, Palm Springs, CA (solo)
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2000
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Chicago Collectors Select, Absolute Vision V, Jean Albano Gallery, Chicago, IL
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2000
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Chicago Collectors Select, Absolute Vision V, Jean Albano Gallery, Chicago, IL
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2000
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Imago Gallery, Palm Springs, CA
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1999
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Sheldon Museum, Lincoln, NE
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1999
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“Exhibition of ISC Collection II,” International Sculpture Center, Chicago, IL
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1999
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“The Museum Collects: Treasures of Twenty Years,” Miami University Art Museum, Oxford, OH
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1999
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“The Grosvenor House Art & Antiques Fair,” Grosvenor House, London
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1999
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“Exhibition of ISC Collection II,” International Sculpture Center, Chicago, IL
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1999
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“The Museum Collects: Treasures of Twenty Years,” Miami University Art Museum, Oxford, OH
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1999
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“The Grosvenor House Art & Antiques Fair,” Grosvenor House, London
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1999
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Sheldon Museum, Lincoln, NE (solo)
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1998
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Jean Albano Gallery, Chicago, IL (solo)
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1998
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Tasende Gallery, Los Angeles, CA (solo)
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1998
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Rive Yares Gallery, Scottsdale, AZ (solo)
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1998
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“Floating Forms,” Miami University Art Museum, Oxford, OH
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1998
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“Floating Forms,” Miami University Art Museum, Oxford, OH
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1998
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Tasende Gallery, Los Angeles, CA
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1998
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Tasende Gallery, La Jolla, CA
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1998
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Jean Albano Gallery, Chicago, IL
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1998
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Rive Yares Gallery, Scottsdale, AZ
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1997
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Galerie Simonne Stern New Orleans, LA
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1997
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“Theater of Art,” Riva Yares Gallery, Scottsdale, AZ
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1997
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Drawing Invitational, Galerie Simonne Stern New Orleans, LA
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1997
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Simone Stern Galerie, New Orleans, LA (solo)
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1996
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John Berggruen Gallery, San Francisco, CA (solo)
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1996
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Made in Ohio, Miami Art Museum Oxford, OH
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1996
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Klingspor Museum Offenbach, Germany
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1995
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Dorothy Goldeen Gallery Santa Monica, CA
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1994
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University of Rio Grande Rio Grande, OH
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1993
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Gothaer Kunstforum Cologne, Germany
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1993
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Table Sculpture, Andre Emmerich Gallery New York, NY
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1992
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American Artists in Jewelry, Elizabeth Michaels Gallery Washington, D.C.
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1991
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Florence-Santa Clara: Two Schools of Sculpture, Triton Museum Santa Clara, CA
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1991
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Sung Dam Fine Arts Seoul, Korea
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1990
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Picasso, Gravuren and Fletcher Benton Sculpturen, Einladung in das Mathias Spital Rheine, Germany
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1989
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John Berggruen Gallery San Francisco, CA
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1988
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Dorothy Golden Gallery Santa Monica, CA
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1987
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Haasner Gallery Wiesbaden, Germany
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1987
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Harcus Gallery Boston, MA
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1987
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Arts Irvine 1987 Irvine, CA
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1986
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Laguna College of Art Laguna Beach, CA
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1986
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Thomas Babeor Gallery La Jolla, CA
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1986
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John Berggruen Gallery San Francisco, CA
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1985
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Harcus Gallery Boston
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1985
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Fresno Arts Center Fresno, CA
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1984
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Yares Gallery Scottsdale, AZ
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1984
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Thomas Babeor Gallery La Jolla, CA
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1984
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Fresno Art Center Fresno, CA
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1984
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John Berggruen Gallery San Francisco, CA
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1982
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San Jose Musuem of Art San Jose, CA
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1981
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John Berggruen Gallery San Francisco, CA
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1981
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Yares Gallery Scottsdale, AZ
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1981
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Klingspor Museum Offenbach, Germany
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1980
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California State University San Jose, CA
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1980
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John Berggruen Gallery San Francsico, CA
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1980
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Suermont- Ludwig Museum Aachen, Germany
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1980
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University Art Museum, Miami University Oxford, OH
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1980
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Milwaukee Art Center Milwaukee, WI
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1980
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Oakland Musuem Oakland, CA
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1980
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Muscatine Art Center Muscatine, IA
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1980
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Newport Harbor Museum Newport Beach, IA
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1980
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Portland Art Museum Portland, OR
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1979
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American Academy and Institute of Arts and Letters New York, NY
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1979
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The Art Club of Chicago Chicago, IL
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1979
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Grossman College El Cajon, CA
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1978
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Tortue Gallery Los Angeles, CA
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1978
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San Jose Museum of Art San Jose, CA
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1977
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University Art Gallery, Cal. State University Fresno, CA
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1975
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de Saisset Museum, Univeristy of Santa Clara Santa Clara, CA
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1975
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Gallery Smith - Anderson San Francisco, CA
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1973
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Galeria Bonino, Ltd. Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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1973
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Phoenix Museum of Art Phoenix, AZ
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1973
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University Art Museum Davis, CA
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1972
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La Jolla Museum of Contemporary Art La Jolla, CA
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1972
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Esther Robles Gallery Los Angeles, CA
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1972
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Landry - Bonino Gallery, Ltd. New York, NY
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1971
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The Stanford University Art Museum Stanford, CA
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1970
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San Francisco Museum of Modern Art San Francisco, CA
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1970
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Albright - Knox Museum Buffalo, NY
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1970
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Berkeley Art Center Berkeley, CA
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1970
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Estudio Actual Caracas, Venezuela
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1970
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London Arts Gallery Detroit, MI
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1970
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University Art Gallery Chico, CA
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1970
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Reed College Portland, OR
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1970
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Galeria Bonino Buenos Aires, Argentina
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1969
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Galerie Francoise Mayer Brussels, Belgium
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1969
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Galeria Bonino New York, NY
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1968
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Humboldt State College Arcata, CA
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1968
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Galeria Bonino, Ltd. NEw York, NY
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1968
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Galeria Bonino, Ltd. New York, NY
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1967
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San Francisco Art Institute San Francisco, CA
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1967
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Sonoma State University Rohnert Park, CA
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1967
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Esther Robles Gallery Los Angeles, CA
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1966
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Hansen Gallery San Francisco,CA
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1966
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Esther Robles Gallery Los Angeles, CA
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1965
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San Francisco Museum of Art San Francisco, CA
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1962
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Ditenfass Gallery New York, NY
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1961
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California Palace of the Legion of Honor San Francisco, CA
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1961
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Gump's Gallery San Francisco, CA
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| Literatur |
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2009
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Ratcliff, Carter, Chattopadhyay Collette, and Leisegang, Jolei. "Fletcher Benton: An American Artist." New York: Hudson Hills
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2009
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Selz, Peter, Chattopadhyay Collette, Ghirardo Diane. "Fletcher Benton: The Kinetic Years." New York: Hudson Hills
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2003
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Ratcliff, Carter, and David Finn. "Fletcher Benton." New York: Ruder-Finn Press
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2001
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Neubert, George, Peter Selz, Gerhard Kohlberg, and Phyllis Tuchman. "The New Constructivism of Fletcher Benton." Lausanne: Editions Acatos
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1991
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Lucie-Smith, Edward, and Paul Karlstrom. "Fletcher Benton." New York: Harry N. Abrams
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