Howard Finster
American artist
Died aged 84SagittariusUnited States
Biography
Howard Finster (December 2, 1916 – October 22, 2001) was an American artist and Baptist minister from Georgia. He claimed to be inspired by God to spread the gospel through the design of his swampy land into Paradise Garden, a folk art sculpture garden with over 46,000 pieces of art. His creations include outsider art, naïve art, and visionary art. Finster came to widespread notice in the 1980s with his album cover designs for R.E.M. and Talking Heads.
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Career highlights
Notable works
- Paradise Garden
Genres
- folk art
Quick answers about Howard Finster
- How old was Howard Finster?
- Howard Finster died on October 22, 2001 at the age of 84.
- When is Howard Finster's birthday?
- Howard Finster was born on December 2, 1916.
- Where was Howard Finster born?
- Howard Finster was born in Valley Head.
- What is Howard Finster's zodiac sign?
- Howard Finster's zodiac sign is Sagittarius.
- What is Howard Finster's nationality?
- Howard Finster is a citizen of United States.
- What does Howard Finster do?
- Howard Finster is known as painter, printmaker, preacher.
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