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Artist: Jim Dine (American, b. 1935)
American artist and poet. Dine had an important role in the creation of Conceptual Art "Happenings" and Pop Art. He began his work in New York City, collaborating with artists such as Claes Oldenburg and Allan Kaprow in performance pieces. He then moved into the world of painting. His painting subject matter draws from Pop imagery - such as hearts, bathrobes, Pinocchio, tools, and other commercial objects.