Howard Finster
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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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Howard Finster | |
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Born | (1916-12-02)December 2, 1916 |
Died | October 22, 2001(2001-10-22) (aged 84) |
Movement | Folk art, Outsider art |
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