Robert Ryman

American · 1930–2019

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

Starting Oct 8

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

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