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Born on July 26, 1966 in New York City, New York, United States, Tom Sachs is a printmaker, sculptor and installation artist. That puts Tom Sachs at 60 years old in 2026. Schooling on record includes Bennington College.
My Take
Tom Sachs is one of those artists I can't help but grin at. His handmade replicas of NASA hardware, Chanel goods and other icons of consumer culture wear their plywood, tape and visible seams like a badge of honor. What I love is that his bricolage aesthetic isn't just clever satire; underneath the irony there's an unmistakable devotion to making things by hand. He critiques our obsession with brands while celebrating craft, and that warmth keeps his work from curdling into cynicism. A New York lifer and proud eccentric, he earns my full respect for staying weird and sincere at once.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Tom Sachs
- Name (Japanese)
- トム・サックス
- Reading
- とむ・さっくす
- Born
- July 26, 1966 (age 60)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Leo / Horse
- Origin
- New York City, New York, United States
- Occupation
- artist / printmaker / sculptor / installation artist
2. Background
- University
- Bennington College
3. Links
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tom%20Sachs
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q3530873
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Tom Sachs born?
Born July 26, 1966 (age 60).
Where is Tom Sachs from?
Tom Sachs is from New York City, New York, United States.
What does Tom Sachs do?
Tom Sachs works as artist, printmaker, sculptor, installation artist.
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