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Robert Ryman
1930–2019

Introduction

Robert Ryman (May 30, 1930 – February 8, 2019) was an American painter identified with the movements of monochrome painting, minimalism, and conceptual art. He was best known for abstract, white-on-white paintings. He lived and worked in New York City.

Wikidata identifier

Q640936

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Introduction

Ryman's paintings are reduced to strict formalism: they are mostly white and usually square. He intended to become a jazz musician and played with Lennie Tristano in the 1950s, but an encounter with the paintings of Mark Rothko caused him to begin painting.

Country of birth

United States

Roles

Artist, graphic artist, musician, painter

ULAN identifier

500118752

Names

Robert Ryman, Robert Tracy Ryman

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