THE DATE BEHIND THE NAME

Hannah Wilke

Hannah Wilke has incompatible recorded birth dates. The main Wikidata statement lists March 7, 1940 in New York City, United States.

Born

March 7, 1940

An exact age is omitted because the recorded dates are incompatible or not precise enough.

Died: January 28, 1993

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Birthplace
New York City, United States
Professions
performance artist, video artist, photographer, sculptor, painter, draftsperson, artist
Citizenship
United States

Incompatible birth dates

Sources disagree: March 7, 1940 (The Fine Art Archive; RKDartists; CLARA; FemBio database; hannahwilke.com; Benezit Dictionary of Artists; nytimes.com; Discogs; SNAC; Enciclopédia Itaú Cultural) or March 1, 1940 (Library of Congress Authorities).

The main date retains its own sources. These alternatives overlap neither all other statements nor the main date. Rank is Wikidata editorial priority, not proof.

More about Hannah Wilke

Birth name
Arlene Hannah Butter
Pseudonyms
Wilke, Hanna

Official links & social profiles

All birth date sources

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Synchronized from Wikidata on 2026-10-05. View Wikidata record

Questions people ask

Where was Hannah Wilke born?

Hannah Wilke was born in New York City, United States.

What was Hannah Wilke’s name at birth?

Hannah Wilke’s recorded birth name is Arlene Hannah Butter.

When did Hannah Wilke die?

Hannah Wilke died on January 28, 1993.