Robert Pruitt

Rob Pruitt

Country

United States

Birth - Death

1964 -

Occupation

Artist

Description

Painter, installation artist, and sculptor, notable for his sculptor of fellow artist Andy Warhol (2011). His contemporary work and installations have often caused controversy. His panda paintings have become his trademark, as have his portraits of President Barack Obama. Partner is fellow artist Jonathan Horowitz. Also known as Rob Pruitt.

See Also

• LGBTQ Sculptors
• Prominent LGBTQ Portrait Painters and Photographers

Further Reading/Research

• http://www.interviewmagazine.com/art/rob-pruitt/
• http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2015/06/11/rob-pruitt-obama-paintings_n_7532904.html
• http://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/art/news/rob-pruitt-this-artist-has-painted-a-portrait-of-barack-obama-every-since-he-took-office--on-january-20-2009-and-hes-not-finished-yet-10242449.html

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