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Edward Ruscha

born 1937

Hand Showing Book Cover 1963, printed 2011
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Biography

Edward Joseph Ruscha IV (, roo-SHAY; born December 16, 1937) is an American artist associated with the anti-pop art movement. He has worked in the media of painting, printmaking, drawing, photography, and film. He is also noted for creating several artist's books. Ruscha lives and works in Culver City, California.

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  • Pool #8

    Edward Ruscha
    1968, printed 1997
  • Residential (Rooftops Series #1)

    Edward Ruscha
    1961, printed 2004
  • Rooftop (Rooftops Series #2)

    Edward Ruscha
    1961, printed 2004
  • Leggett’s (Rooftops Series #3)

    Edward Ruscha
    1961, printed 2004
  • Hancock (Rooftops Series #4)

    Edward Ruscha
    1961, printed 2004
  • Conoco - Shamrock, Texas (from Five Views from the Panhandle Series)

    Edward Ruscha
    1962, printed 2007
  • Mobil - Shamrock, Texas (from Five Views from the Panhandle Series)

    Edward Ruscha
    1962, printed 2007
  • Fina - Groom, Texas (from Five Views from the Panhandle Series)

    Edward Ruscha
    1962, printed 2007
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    ARTIST ROOMS: Q&A with Ed Ruscha

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