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Robert Ryman

American · 1930–2019

Minimalism

Robert Ryman (1930–2019) was an American abstract painter renowned for his near-monochromatic white paintings. Working primarily with white paint on square formats across nearly six decades, he investigated materiality, surface, and the act of painting itself, becoming one of the most significant figures in American minimalism.

Robert Ryman on now and coming soon exhibitions

Robert Ryman: The Real Thing
Barbican Art Gallery

Robert Ryman: The Real Thing

Until Feb 28, 2027

PaintingMinimalismRobert Ryman

First major UK Ryman retrospective in 30 years — 60+ works

3.5/5 from 2 ratings

"That so much of Ryman's art depends on such subtle effects might explain why it leaves some critics cold. Outside the gallery, it can look like an awful lot of white paint signifying very little. But with the Barbican's thoughtful curation (and an accompanying booklet mercifully free of artspeak), if there's ever been a time and place for the sceptics to see what Ryman was getting at, it's here."

TimeOut

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