Ralph Lemon

1952–

Introduction

Ralph Lemon (born August 1, 1952 in Cincinnati, Ohio) is an American choreographer, company director, writer, visual artist and a conceptualist. Raised in a religious environment, he developed his artistic creativity as a child. Early in his career, Lemon used painting as a source of expression, and as he discovered dance, utilized movement as a physical means of expression.

Wikidata identifier

Q7287790

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Roles

Artist, performance artist

ULAN identifier

500347544

Names

Ralph Lemon

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First acquired
2019

Date of birth
August 1, 1952

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artists/19105



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