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Billy Al Bengston
Born in 1934, Dodge City, United States
Died in 2022
Overview
American contemporary artist Billy Al Bengston (1934-2022) worked in painting and sculpture. In the 1960s, Bengston started to show at the Ferus Gallery, which was founded by Walter Hopps and Edward Kienholz. Bengston was inspired by the innovation of Jasper Johns, who included American flags and US maps in his works. He began to experiment with popular iconographies, such as abstracted commercial logos, motorcycles, hearts and eventually, his iconic chevrons. His practice was loosely informed ...Read more
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Billy Al Bengston
Didoufri, 1989
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Billy Al Bengston
Meaghan, 2020
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Billy Al Bengston
Hans, 2020
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Billy Al Bengston
The Groove, 2016
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Billy Al Bengston
Urban Partners, 2011
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Billy Al Bengston
Honolulu Watercolor, 1989
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Billy Al Bengston
OB#4, 2000
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Billy Al Bengston
Banga, 1987
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Billy Al Bengston
Aloha Keeaumoku, 1983
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Billy Al Bengston
Door's Always Open, 2011
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Billy Al Bengston
Shabaka, 1989
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Billy Al Bengston
B’n E in SF, 1989
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Billy Al Bengston
Y Tu Pelo Tambien, 2001
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Billy Al Bengston
Billy Al's Shirts, 2016
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Billy Al Bengston
Miklos, 1965
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Billy Al Bengston
Bucker, 1965
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Billy Al Bengston
Man from Monterey, 1969
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Billy Al Bengston
Ka'ao Watercolor, 1982
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Billy Al Bengston
Honolulu Watercolor, 1982
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Billy Al Bengston
Honolulu Watercolor, 1982
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Billy Al Bengston
Honolulu Watercolor, 1982
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Billy Al Bengston
Piha, 1983
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Billy Al Bengston
Poni Haku, 1983
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Billy Al Bengston
Ka'ao Watercolor, 1983
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Billy Al Bengston
Finland, 1986
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