Boise, Ronald Lee, 1931-1966.

Dates:
Birth 1931
Death 1966

Biographical notes:

Sculptor; California and New Mexico.

Created his pieces from metal scraps found in junk yards. In 1961, his "Kama Sutra" series of sculpture depicting couples in various stages of coitus was confiscated from the Vorpal Gallery in San Francisco and it owners placed on trial for showing the works. In 1966, Boise died of heart failure.

From the description of Ronald Lee Boise papers, 1964-1966. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 86122815

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Subjects:

  • Arts
  • Sculptors
  • Sculpture, Modern

Occupations:

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Places:

  • California (as recorded)
  • New Mexico (as recorded)