Jim Dine
Quick Facts
First recognized for his performance art, Happenings, in New York City and later for his pop art paintings depicting common objects such as articles of clothing, hearts, and tools. In addition to painting, drawing and performance art he was also involved with sculpture, assemblage art, stage design, printmaking, music, poetry, and book illustration. In all he produced over 3000 works.
Lived: 1935 -
Birthplace: Cincinnati, Ohio
Nationality: American
Education: BFA from Ohio University
Movement: Pop/Neo-Dada
Birthday and astrological sign: June 16, Gemini
AKA: James Dine
Quote: I do not think that obsession is funny or that not being able to stop one's intensity is funny.
More: His works were included in the New Painting of Common Objects exhibit which was the first ever American museum exhibit of pop art, the first prints he made were a series of lithographs called The Crash which commemorated the death of a friend, and he painted bathrobes as self portraits.
See Also: Artists, Biographies, Famous Artists
Jim Dine Art Prints
A good selection of images with custom framing and mounting options for each.
MoMA
A biography with images and added information.
National Gallery of Art
Includes a biography, selection images from the Drawings of Jim Dine exhibit and a list of works in the gallery's collection.
Guggenheim
A biography with selected images.
Tate Collection
View works by this artist in a light box, also includes a biography.
Artcyclopedia
A list of links where works can be viewed online.
National Portrait Gallery
Brief information on The Artist's Face exhibit.
Museums of San Francisco
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Wikipedia
An article that includes further reading recommendations, references, and images.
