James Lee Byars
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| Gender | Male |
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| Death | 28 years ago |
| Date of birth | April 10,1932 |
| Zodiac sign | Aries |
| Born | Detroit |
| Michigan | |
| United States | |
| Date of died | May 23,1997 |
| Died | Cairo |
| Egypt | |
| Books | James Lee Byars: 1/2 : an Autobiography |
| Education | Wayne State University |
| Periods | Performance art |
| Conceptual art | |
| Known for | Sculpture, performance |
| Notabl work | The Death of James Lee Byars |
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| ID | 790172 |
James Lee Byars Life story
James Lee Byars was an American conceptual artist and performance artist specializing in installations and sculptures, as well as a self-considered mystic. He was best known for his use of personal esoteric motifs, and his creative persona that has been described as 'half dandified trickster and half minimalist seer'.