Frank O'Hara
Francis Russell "Frank" O'Hara was an American writer, poet, and art critic. A curator at the Museum of Modern Art, O'Hara became prominent in New York City's art world. O'Hara is regarded as a leading figure in the New York School, an informal group of artists, writers, and musicians who drew inspiration from jazz, surrealism, abstract expressionism, action painting, and contemporary avant-garde art movements.
Career Journey
Background
- Born in
- Baltimore
- Educated at
- Harvard UniversityUniversity of MichiganSt. John's High School
- Awards
- 🏆 National Book Award
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1926
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Birth1966
Died
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