Ronald Bladen

1918–1988

Introduction

Was successful in studies of contemporary art, literature, music, and philosophy. In 1945, joined the Libertarian Circle, a group of anarcho-pacifist artists around the writer Kenneth Rexroth.

Country of birth

Canada

Roles

Artist, painter, sculptor

ULAN identifier

500077632

Names

Ronald Bladen, Charles Ronald Wells Bladen

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First acquired
2009

Date of birth
July 13, 1918

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