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Mark Ryden
1963
WA-00009055
PaintingSurrealismRealism
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7
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3
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- Birth yearArtsy· 85%✓
- NationalityArtsy· 85%
- LocationGallery Perrotin· 80%
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- PerrotinTier 3 · Scraped/inferred100%
- KasminTier 3 · Scraped/inferred100%
About
Why this artist matters now
Mark Ryden is a Portland-based painter who blends classical technique with dreamlike, pop-inflected imagery drawn from myth, kitsch, and consumer culture. His surreal canvases combine meticulous draftsmanship with absurdist narratives; he has also designed sets and costumes for American Ballet Theatre productions.
Source: Perrotin · Trust score: 100% · Updated 2mo ago
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Perrotin Gallery
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Education
Art Center College of Design
Visual Arts
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