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Niki de Saint Phalle

1930, Paris, France – 2002, San Diego, USA

 

Dreaming Under the Cactus Tree, 1980

Lithograph on paper, 50 х 64,8 cm

Edition: 92/125; inscription b.l. dreaming un der a cactus tree 92/125, b.r. Niki de St. Phalle

Acquisition: Gift

Reference: 03058

 

Biography

Niki de Saint Phalle (born Catherine Marie-Agnès Fal de Saint Phalle; 29 October 1930 – 21 May 2002) was a French-American sculptor, painter, filmmaker, and author of colorful hand-illustrated books. Widely noted as one of the few female monumental sculptors, Saint Phalle was also known for her social commitment and work.

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