The HistoryMakers Video Oral History with Willie Cole

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The HistoryMakers Video Oral History with Willie Cole

02/03/2017

https://www.thehistorymakers.org/biography/A2017.053

Sculptor Willie Cole (1955 - ) was most known for his found object assemblages, which featured steam irons, high heeled shoes and plastic water bottles. His work addressed themes of domesticity, femininity and racial identity. Cole was interviewed by The HistoryMakers on 02/03/2017, in Mine Hill, New Jersey. This collection is comprised of the video footage of the interview.

Total Sessions: 1; Total Tapes: 6; Total Run Time: 02h 50m 03s

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Cole, Willie, 1955-

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Sculptor Willie Cole was born on January 3, 1955 in Somerville, New Jersey. In 1958, he moved to Newark, New Jersey, where he took art classes at the Newark Museum, and later attended the Arts High School of Newark. Cole went on to receive his B.F.A degree from the School of Visual Arts in New York City, New York. He continued his art education by attending classes at the Art Students League of New York.After graduation, Cole worked as a freelance artist and graphic designer. In 1988, he complet...