About Ben Goo

  • Biography from the Archives of askART

    Ben Goo biographical photo
    The following biographical information is from Jack and Linda Ritter, who received the data on a sheet of paper when they purchased a sculpture by Ben Goo from a friend. Accompanying the information were three images of work by Goo: 1. Carved relief. solid walnut, 13" w x 54" high. 2. Sculpture: Carrara marble 3. Sculpture: Carrara marble.

    "His work in cast and welded metal, carved stone and carved wood is expressly for man's immediate environment and is sculptural in form.

    Awards: Tucson Art Center 1963

    Participation in exhibitions: San Francisco Museum, San Diego Museum, Denver Museum, Santa Fe Museum, Roswell Museum and Art Center, Phoenix Museum, Dallas Museum, Cranbrook Museum, Seattle World's Fair, Tucson Art Center, St. Paul Gallery, Wichita Gallery - Kansas, Detroit Art Institute, Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Art: Sculptural Center, numerous others.

    Published Works: "Creative Crafts:, Magazine, January, 1962

    Grants: Fulbright to Italy in Design and Sculpture

    Commissions: Azizona Sun, Seattle World's Fair 1961

    Education: Honalula Academy of Art, University of Hawaii, State University of Iowa, Cranbrook Academy of Art, Brera Academy of Fine Art - School of Marino Marini, Milan, Italy, Special training at the studio of Architetti Bb?, Milan, Italy."

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