Rene Ricard

Rene Ricard

Deceased · Born: Jul 23, 1946 · Died: Feb 1, 2014

Personal Details

BornJul 23, 1946 Boston, Massachusetts, USA

Biography

Rene Ricard was a multifaceted American artist, whose remarkable career spanned both poetry and painting, earning him a prestigious reputation within the art world that dated back to his association with the iconic Andy Warhol. Notably, Ricard's presence was felt in several of Warhol's films, including the influential works "Kitchen" and "Chelsea Girls".

Ricard's contributions to the art world extended far beyond his own creative endeavors, as he was also a prolific writer, penning influential essays that appeared in the esteemed publication Artforum. In this capacity, he played a significant role in facilitating the rise to fame of two of the most celebrated artists of the era, Keith Haring and Jean-Michel Basquiat, whose careers he helped to shape and nurture.

Career

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2015
Asthma
Asthma as Juan
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2009
You Wont Miss Me
You Wont Miss Me as Allen B. Poor
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1980
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1967
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1966
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2010