William King (artist)
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| Born | 1925 Jacksonville, Florida |
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| Education | University of Florida Cooper Union |
| Occupation | Notable American sculptor |
William King is a contemporary American sculptor born in Jacksonville, Florida, in 1925. His work spans countless media and usually revolves around the figurative portrayal of human figures. After attending the University of Florida, King moved to New York in 1945 and graduated from Cooper Union in 1948. During the years of 1994 to 1998, he served as the president of the National Academy of Design. In 2007, King was the recipient of the Lifetime Achievement in Contemporary Sculpture Award given by the International Sculpture Center.
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- Lifetime Achievement in Contemporary Sculpture Award, The International Sculpture Center.
