Widely regarded as one of the world’s most influential living artists, Ed Ruscha continues to practice today after six decades. Incorporating elements of Pop art, conceptualism, Dada and surrealism, Ruscha is well known for using language to comment on sociopolitical and cultural norms and pioneering the West Coast art scene. Ruscha’s innovative and iconic works have earned him legions of fans and collectors, including former President Barack Obama (whom he supported in 2008 via the Artists for Obama campaign), Beyoncé, Leonardo DiCaprio, Owen Wilson and Ellen DeGeneres.

“Incorporating elements of Pop art, conceptualism, Dada and surrealism, Ruscha is well known for using language to comment on sociopolitical and cultural norms.”