Ben Cunningham
1904–1975

Introduction

Ben Frazier Cunningham (February 10, 1904–April 5, 1975) was an American artist and teacher. In his early career he was a painter of murals at sites including Coit Tower in San Francisco. In his later career he explored color and perception in works sometimes labeled op art. His works are in the collections of major institutions including MOMA, the National Gallery of Art, and the Smithsonian.

Wikidata identifier

Q21206588

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Country of birth

United States

Roles

Artist, educator, muralist, painter

ULAN identifier

500048576

Names

Ben Cunningham, BABB'C (pseudonym), Benjamin Frazier Cunningham, Ben Frazier Cunningham, Benjamin Cunningham

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