George E. Ohr

George E. Ohr

George Edgar Ohr (July 12, 1857 – April 7, 1918) was an American ceramic artist and the self-proclaimed "Mad Potter of Biloxi." In recognition of his innovative experimentation with modern clay forms from 1880–1910, some consider him the father of the American Abstract-Expressionism movement.

Read more about George E. Ohr:  Personal Life, Professional Life, The Ohr-O'Keefe Museum of Art

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