About the artist

McNamara Ryan

United States

Ryan McNamara (b. 1979) is a Brooklyn-based artist known for blending dance, theater, and history into collaborative, participatory performances. His works are often situation-specific, engaging audiences in unique experiences. He has presented performances and exhibitions at MoMA, MoMA PS1, the Whitney Museum, Kunstmuseum Bonn, and The Kitchen, among others. His work is part of the permanent collection at The Museum of Modern Art.

Ryan McNamara (b. 1979) is a Brooklyn-based artist known for blending dance, theater, and history into collaborative, participatory performances. His works are often situation-specific, engaging audiences in unique experiences. He has presented performances and exhibitions at MoMA, MoMA PS1, the Whitney Museum, Kunstmuseum Bonn, and The Kitchen, among others. His work is part of the permanent collection at The Museum of Modern Art.
About the artwork

Striped Bands


Paintings. Canvas, backdrop, performance stills, glue.

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Ryan McNamara gained recognition in New York for energetic, surreal performances that provoke and entertain. His papier-mâché works extend these events, using multicolored photocopies of action shots. These collages, featuring a dynamic cast, invite viewers to reconstruct past performances while creating new meanings.

Other details
  • Size 122 W x 183 H x 4 D cm
  • Mediums Mixed media
  • Styles Modern, Pop
  • Creation year 2012
  • Authenticity This work includes the artist's signature
  • Ships from United States
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