Keith Sonnier

(American, 1941–2020)

Keith Sonnier was a contemporary American artist known for his pioneering light sculptures. Employing materials such as latex, neon, and found objects, Sonnier achieved a drawing-like quality with his sculptures. “I love light in my work but I was never influenced by neon signage in itself, rather its effect on nature and architecture,” he once explained. Born on July 31, 1941 in Mamou, LA, he received his BA from the University of Southwestern Louisiana in 1963, and his MFA from Rutgers University in 1966. It was during his time at Rutgers, that Sonnier became influenced by Robert Morris. By the late 1960s, he along with his peers Bruce Nauman and Dan Flavin, began employing neon tube lights in their work. Over the years, he incorporated materials used by other cultures into sculptural installations. Sonnier passed away on July 18, 2020 at the age of 78. His works are held in the collections of the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C., The Museum of Modern Art in New York, the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, and the National Gallery of Australia in Canberra, among others.

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Keith Sonnier (210 results)
Untitled sculptural lithograph, 1981

Keith Sonnier

Untitled sculptural lithograph, 1981

Alpha 137 Gallery

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Untitled post Minimalist lithograph, 1981

Keith Sonnier

Untitled post Minimalist lithograph, 1981

Alpha 137 Gallery

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Untitled sculptural image, 1981

Keith Sonnier

Untitled sculptural image, 1981

Alpha 137 Gallery

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Ba-O-Ba Circle Diptych, 1969–1999

Keith Sonnier

Ba-O-Ba Circle Diptych, 1969–1999

Häusler Contemporary

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Jingo, 1984

Keith Sonnier

Jingo, 1984

Häusler Contemporary

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Okalousa, 1997

Keith Sonnier

Okalousa, 1997

Häusler Contemporary

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Drone A, 2014–2020

Keith Sonnier

Drone A, 2014–2020

Häusler Contemporary

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Los La Butte, 1994

Keith Sonnier

Los La Butte, 1994

Häusler Contemporary

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Plunge, 1998

Keith Sonnier

Plunge, 1998

Häusler Contemporary

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Wall Slash II, 1988

Keith Sonnier

Wall Slash II, 1988

Marlborough

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Untitled, from the Collection of Ileana..., 1973

Keith Sonnier

Untitled, from the Collection of Ileana..., 1973

Alpha 137 Gallery

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Elliptical Shields, 2005

Keith Sonnier

Elliptical Shields, 2005

Invesart Gallery

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Untitled from Sculpture Center Portfolio, 1995

Keith Sonnier

Untitled from Sculpture Center Portfolio, 1995

Alpha 137 Gallery

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ELLIPTICAL SHIELDS SERIES V, ELLIPTICAL..., 2005

Keith Sonnier

ELLIPTICAL SHIELDS SERIES V, ELLIPTICAL..., 2005

Sale Date: April 26, 2024

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ELLIPTICAL SHIELDS SERIES V, CIRCULAR SUITE #3, 2005

Keith Sonnier

ELLIPTICAL SHIELDS SERIES V, CIRCULAR SUITE #3, 2005

Sale Date: April 26, 2024

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ELLIPTICAL SHIELDS SERIES V, OCTAGONAL SUITE , 2005

Keith Sonnier

ELLIPTICAL SHIELDS SERIES V, OCTAGONAL SUITE , 2005

Sale Date: April 26, 2024

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Untitled, 1981

Keith Sonnier

Untitled, 1981

Sale Date: March 26, 2024

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Looped Grid, 2017

Keith Sonnier

Looped Grid, 2017

Sale Date: February 29, 2024

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Lichtweg, 1992

Keith Sonnier

Lichtweg, 1992

Sale Date: February 8, 2024

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ELLIPTICAL SHIELDS SERIES V, CIRCULAR SUITE..., 2005

Keith Sonnier

ELLIPTICAL SHIELDS SERIES V, CIRCULAR SUITE..., 2005

Sale Date: January 10, 2024

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ELLIPTICAL SHIELDS SERIES V, ELLIPTICAL..., 2005

Keith Sonnier

ELLIPTICAL SHIELDS SERIES V, ELLIPTICAL..., 2005

Sale Date: January 10, 2024

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ELLIPTICAL SHIELDS SERIES V, OCTAGONAL SUITE , 2005

Keith Sonnier

ELLIPTICAL SHIELDS SERIES V, OCTAGONAL SUITE , 2005

Sale Date: January 10, 2024

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Proteus, 1978–2004

Keith Sonnier

Proteus, 1978–2004

Sale Date: December 7, 2023

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Elliptical Shields Series V / Elliptical..., 2005

Keith Sonnier

Elliptical Shields Series V / Elliptical..., 2005

Sale Date: November 28, 2023

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