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René Ricard

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René Ricard

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Also known as Albert Napoleon Rene Ricard, Rene Ricard

American art critic (1946–2014)

Person · Open Library

Born
1946
Works
10

Top works

  • Sad songs
  • Francesco Clemente
  • God with revolver
  • The greatest show on earth
  • Love Poems

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Film & TV

Boston, Massachusetts, USA

Rene Ricard was an American poet and painter who achieved status in the art world dating back to his involvement with Andy Warhol, appearing in several of his films such as Kitchen and Chelsea Girls. Well known for his influential essays in Artforum, Ricard held a major role in helping to establish the careers of Keith Haring and Jean-Michel Basquiat.

Known for

  • Asthma — Juan2015
  • Jean-Michel Basquiat: The Radiant Child — Self2010
  • You Wont Miss Me — Allen B. Poor2009
  • Underground U.S.A. — Kenneth1980
  • Red Italy1979
  • Sleepless Nights1979
  • Joan of Arc — Self1967
  • Four Stars1967
  • Kitchen — Busboy1966
  • Hall of Mirrors1966

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Type
Person
Gender
Male
Origin
United States
Active from
1946-07-23
Active to
2014-02-01

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Wikidata facts

Instance of
human
Given name
René
Gender
male
Citizenship
United States
Place of birth
New York City
Place of death
Manhattan
Occupation
journalist
Languages spoken
English language
Native language
English language
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date of death
2014-02-01
date of birth
1946-07-23
manner of death
natural causes
cause of death
cancer
writing language
English language
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