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Artwork copyright Manuel Izquierdo. Photo courtesy of the artist, 1975.
Artwork copyright Manuel Izquierdo. Photo courtesy of the artist (black and white photo).
Icarus, 1975
Manuel Izquierdo
(American | Spanish, born 1925, died 2009)
Location: Western Washington University, Bellingham
ABOUT THE ARTWORK
This artwork was acquired for the State Art Collection in partnership with Evergreen School District.
ABOUT THE ARTIST
Late artist Manuel Izquierdo (1925-2009) created sculptures and prints characterized by expressive forms and narrative imagery.
Born in Madrid, Spain, Izquierdo's family fled after the Spanish Civil War (1936-1939) and settled in Portland, Oregon in 1942. He was introduced to welding while working at the Kaiser Shipyards during World War II (1939-45). He earned a degree from the Museum Art School (now known as the Pacific Northwest College of Art) in Portland, Oregon, where he later taught for 46 years. In 1991, he received the Oregon Governor’s Arts Award.
ARTWORK DETAILS
| Medium | Welded steel |
| Dimensions | 30 in |
| ID Number | WSAC1975.024.000 |
| Acquisition Method | Direct purchase |
| Artist Location | Oregon, United States |
Location Information
| Agency | Western Washington University |
| Artwork Location | Western Washington University Temporarily not on display. |
| WA County | Whatcom |
| Placement | Interior |
| Site Type | University |
| Address | 516 High St. Bellingham, WA 98225 |
| Geo. Coordinates | 48.737619, -122.486768 |
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