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Francis Ruyter

b. 1968

American artist (born 1968)

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About Francis Ruyter

Born 1968. Francis Ruyter is an American painter, printmaker, photographer and visual artist.

Francis Ruyter (born 1968) is an American painter and gallerist. He was born in Washington, DC. Ruyter often paints using photographs as source material, in a style that has been compared to Pop art. In 2002 he produced a billboard work, as part of MoMA Projects 77. His work is included in the permanent collections of the Museum of Modern Art, New York, SFMOMA, the Pérez Art Museum Miami, and the Denver Art Museum.

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Important facts

Born
1968, Washington, D.C.
Birth century
Nationality
Awards
Guggenheim Fellowship
Also known as
Lisa Ruyter

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Francis Ruyter's

Frequently asked questions

Who is Francis Ruyter?

American artist (born 1968)

When was Francis Ruyter born?

Francis Ruyter was born in 1968 in Washington, D.C..

What is Francis Ruyter's occupation?

Francis Ruyter is a painter, printmaker, photographer and visual artist.

What nationality is Francis Ruyter?

Francis Ruyter is American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Francis Ruyter

· Wikidata: Q40120098

· DBpedia: Francis Ruyter

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