Richard A. Hambleton (1952-2017) Rodeo, 2003 Acrylic on paper 24 x 18 inches (61 x 45.7 cm) Signed and dated lower l...
Auction amount: $42,500.00
Sold: Nov 4, 2019
Richard A. Hambleton (Canadian, 1952-2017)
Art
Birth Place: Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Biography:
What is a Summary of Richard A. Hambleton’s Artwork, Style, and Background?
Richard A. Hambleton was a Canadian artist known for his work as a street artist. He was a surviving member of a group that emerged from the New York City art scene during the booming art market of the 1980s, which also included Keith Haring and Jean-Michel Basquiat. While often associated with graffiti art, Hambleton considered himself a conceptual artist who made both public art and gallery works.
What Kind of Art Does Richard A. Hambleton Make?
Richard A. Hambleton made street art and was best known for his recurring motif of a black-silhouetted figure known as the Shadowman.
How Did Richard A. Hambleton Get Started?
Richard A. Hambleton was born on June 23, 1952 in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. He received an Advanced Diploma from the Emily Carr University of Art and Design in Vancouver in 1975. Concomitantly Hambleton founded and became a co-director of Pumps Centre for Alternative Art, a gallery, performance and video space in Vancouver where he had his first solo exhibition in 1976.
Is Richard A. Hambleton Still Alive?
No
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