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Mark Ryden

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Mark Ryden (born January 20, 1963) is an American painter who is considered to be part of the Lowbrow (or pop surrealist) art movement. He was dubbed "the god-father of pop surrealism" by Interview magazine. In 2015, Artnet named Ryden and his wife, painter Marion Peck, the king and queen of Pop Surrealism. Ryden has been described as a "relentless kitsch meister working in the tradition of Bosch, Dalí, and Little Golden Books" and a master of Lowbrow style. Read more on Wikipedia

His biography is available in 15 different languages on Wikipedia. Mark Ryden is the 2,029th most popular painter, the 17,915th most popular biography from United States and the 158th most popular American Painter.

Mark Ryden is most famous for his unique style that blends elements of pop surrealism, incorporating whimsical imagery and themes from childhood, religion, and mythology. His work often features a dreamlike quality, with a focus on detailed, colorful compositions that evoke nostalgia and curiosity.

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Among PAINTERS

Among painters, Mark Ryden ranks 2,029 out of 2,023. Before him are Kseniya Simonova, Nadia Khiari, Leon Botha, Ebele Okoye, Miss Van, and Maria Alyokhina. After him are Simon Kozhin, Satine Phoenix, Lynette Yiadom-Boakye, Filippo Randazzo, Kehinde Wiley, and Leonel Maciel.

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Contemporaries

Among people born in 1963, Mark Ryden ranks 1,133. Before him are Brian Sandoval, Mo Johnston, Larry Cain, Kristian Alfonso, Jim Harbaugh, and Anne Minter. After him are Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey, Ian Holloway, Michael Sweet, Lord Ivar Mountbatten, Sarabjit Singh, and Tony Mowbray.

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In United States

Among people born in United States, Mark Ryden ranks 17,922 out of 20,380. Before him are Kij Johnson (1960), Lil Rel Howery (1979), John Harkes (1967), Forrest Griffin (1979), Matt Flynn (1970), and Glenn Robinson (1973). After him are Immanuel Quickley (1999), Pierre J. Thuot (1955), Marnette Patterson (1980), Brea Grant (1981), Ann Meyers (1955), and Jaycee Carroll (1983).

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Among PAINTERS In United States

Among painters born in United States, Mark Ryden ranks 158. Before him are Jacob Lawrence (1917), Kari Byron (1974), Thomas Kinkade (1958), Lauren Faust (1974), Kara Walker (1969), and Laurel Holloman (1971). After him are Kehinde Wiley (1977), Rachel Dolezal (1977), and Clayton Lewis (1915).

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