Ruth Francken facts for kids
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Ruth Francken
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Ruth Francken discussing her work, 1999
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Ruth Steinreich
1924 Prague, Czechoslovakia
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| Died | 2006 Paris, France
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| Nationality | Czech-American |
| Education | Ruskin School of Drawing and Fine Art, Art Students League of New York |
| Known for | Sculpture, Painting |
Ruth Francken (born in Prague in 1924, died in Paris on September 12, 2006) was a talented artist. She was a Czech-American sculptor, painter, and furniture designer. Most of her work happened in Paris, France.
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About Ruth Francken
Ruth Francken was born in Prague in 1924. Her life as an artist lasted over 60 years. She lived and worked in many different countries.
Early Life and Education
From 1939 to 1940, Ruth studied painting. She went to the Ruskin School in Oxford, England. After that, she moved to New York. There, she continued her studies at the Art Students League of New York.
Moving to Europe
In 1942, Ruth became an American citizen. She worked as a textile designer until 1949. A textile designer creates patterns for fabrics. In 1949, she left the United States and moved to Europe. She lived in Venice from 1950 to 1952. Then, she moved to Paris, France. She lived in Paris until she passed away in 2006. For a few years, she also worked in Berlin and Santa Barbara, California.
Ruth Francken's Art Style
Ruth Francken's art changed over time. In her early career, she was known as an Abstract Expressionist. This style uses colors and shapes to show feelings.
Changing Her Art
Around 1964, Ruth started trying new things. She began making "object sculptures." These are sculptures made from everyday items. She also used collage, which is art made by gluing different materials together. She worked with various textiles and techniques. Her art then became more surrealist and pop-art.
- Surrealism is an art style that uses dream-like images. It often shows things that seem impossible.
- Pop Art uses images from popular culture. This includes advertisements and comic books.
Ruth Francken often explored ideas about communication in her art. She looked at how people connect and disconnect. Her work was shown in a big international exhibit. This show was called "The World Goes Pop." It started at the Tate Modern museum in London.
