Ray Johnson

Ray Johnson was born on October 16, 1927 in Detroit, MI. Conceptual artist associated with Neo-Dadaism, Pop Art, and the Fluxus movement and known for his experimental art. Founded the New York Correspondence School, a mail-art network.
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As per our current Database, Ray Johnson has been died on Jan 13, 1995 (age 67).

🎂 Ray Johnson - Age, Bio, Faces and Birthday

When Ray Johnson die, Ray Johnson was 67 years old.

Popular As Ray Johnson
Occupation Pop Artist
Age 67 years old
Zodiac Sign Libra
Born October 16, 1927 (Detroit, MI)
Birthday October 16
Town/City Detroit, MI
Nationality MI

🌙 Zodiac

Ray Johnson’s zodiac sign is Libra. According to astrologers, People born under the sign of Libra are peaceful, fair, and they hate being alone. Partnership is very important for them, as their mirror and someone giving them the ability to be the mirror themselves. These individuals are fascinated by balance and symmetry, they are in a constant chase for justice and equality, realizing through life that the only thing that should be truly important to themselves in their own inner core of personality. This is someone ready to do nearly anything to avoid conflict, keeping the peace whenever possible

🌙 Chinese Zodiac Signs

Ray Johnson was born in the Year of the Rabbit. Those born under the Chinese Zodiac sign of the Rabbit enjoy being surrounded by family and friends. They’re popular, compassionate, sincere, and they like to avoid conflict and are sometimes seen as pushovers. Rabbits enjoy home and entertaining at home. Compatible with Goat or Pig.

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About

Conceptual Artist associated with Neo-Dadaism, Pop Art, and the Fluxus movement and known for his experimental art. Founded the New York Correspondence School, a mail-art network.

Before Fame

He attended radically progressive Black Mountain College, where he was mentored by Josef Albers. He relocated to New York City in 1949 with Richard Lippold, his lover at Black Mountain.

Trivia

He began work on 200 silhouettes in the mid-1970s, using Andy Warhol, william S. Burroughs, and David Bowie among his subjects. He eventually retreated to his home in Locust Valley, rarely ever stepping back into public view but continuing to be prolific.

Family Life

He was born in a working-class neighborhood in Detroit, Michigan. He committed suicide at the age of 67. After his death, filmmakers Andre Moore and John Walter created the documentary, "How to Draw a Bunny," about his life.

Associated With

He featured Roy Lichtenstein in a collage piece.

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