Two jumping fishes
Ed Ruscha
Fine Art Drawings - 49 x 100 x 0.1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 19.3 x 39.4 x 0 inch
€7,800
United States
• 1937
Art has to be something that makes you scratch your head. - Ed Ruscha
Biography
Born in 1937, Edward Joseph Ruscha IV is an American artist associated with the pop art movement. His mediums of choice include painting, printmaking, drawing, photography, and film. The versatile artist currently lives and works in Culver City, California.
A graduate of the Chouinard Art Institute in 1960, Ruscha quickly developed a unique visual language combining words, phrases, and images of everyday life. His paintings, screenprints, and artist's books play on contrasts between text and image, popular culture and artistic critique.
His work has been exhibited in top institutions worldwide, including the Centre Pompidou, Tate Modern, Museum of Modern Art, Whitney Museum, and Museo Reina Sofía. In 2005, he represented the United States at the Venice Biennale with his series Course of Empire. Ruscha has received numerous prestigious awards, including the J. Paul Getty Medal.
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What is Ed Ruscha known for?
Ed Ruscha is known for his iconic text-based paintings, prints, and photographs that blend pop art and conceptual art. His works often feature bold words or phrases, exploring language, American culture, and urban landscapes.
How do you pronounce Ed Ruscha's name?
Ed Ruscha’s name is pronounced “Ed Roo-SHAY.” The last name rhymes with “bouquet.”
Why did Ed Ruscha paint words?
Ed Ruscha painted words to explore the visual power and cultural significance of language, transforming everyday phrases into striking art. His work challenges viewers to reconsider the meaning and impact of familiar words in new contexts.
What is Edward Ruscha's religion?
Edward Ruscha was raised in a Roman Catholic family, but he has not publicly emphasized his religious beliefs as an adult. His art is generally not associated with religious themes.