John Francis Torreano
1941–

Introduction

John Torreano (born 1941) is an American artist from Michigan. He is currently clinical professor of studio art at the Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development at New York University. Torreano is known for utilizing faceted gems in a variety of mediums in order to create "movement oriented perception" in his works. Artist Richard Artschwager described Torreano's works as "paintings that stand still and make you move."

Wikidata identifier

Q15439349

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Country of birth

United States

Roles

Artist, painter, sculptor

ULAN identifier

500018041

Names

John Francis Torreano, John Torreano

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