Eva Hesse
1936–1970
© The estate of Eva Hesse, courtesy Hauser & Wirth, Zürich
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In Tate Liverpool
Constellations: Louise Bourgeois
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In Tate Modern
In the Studio: Eva Hesse and Antony Gormley
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Eva Hesse (January 11, 1936 – May 29, 1970), was a German-born American sculptor, known for her pioneering work in materials such as latex, fiberglass, and plastics. She is one of the artists who ushered in the postminimal art movement in the 1960s.
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Encountering Eva Hesse Symposium – Part 2: The Art Historical Encounter
Day 1: The Art Historical Encounter
Encountering Eva Hesse Symposium – Part 7: The Studio Encounter
Day 2: The Studio Encounter
Encountering Eva Hesse Symposium – Part 11: Introduction 2
Day 2: Introduction 2
Encountering Eva Hesse Symposium – Part 16: Artists Respond to Eva Hesse
Day 2: Artists Respond to Eva Hesse, London 2002
Encountering Eva Hesse Symposium – Part 8: The Studio Encounter
Day 2: The Studio Encounter
Encountering Eva Hesse Symposium – Part 12: Presentation
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Encountering Eva Hesse Symposium – Part 6: Day 2 Welcome
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Encountering Eva Hesse Symposium – Part 9: The Studio Encounter
Day 2: The Studio Encounter
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