Michael Ryba
Michael Ryba (born September 23, 1947 in Eutin , Schleswig-Holstein ; † February 5, 2014 in Buchenbach , Baden-Württemberg ) was a German graphic artist , illustrator , author , visual artist and art lecturer . He was one of the most versatile contemporary German artists.
Life
Ryba studied graphics and painting at the Muthesius Kunsthochschule in Kiel , the Folkwang University of the Arts in Essen and the Academy of Fine Arts in Düsseldorf . Joseph Beuys was one of his teachers . He then began a successful career as a freelance artist, graphic designer and author.
From 1981 to 1998 Ryba was responsible for the artistic supervision of the Academia Musicae Pro Mundo Uno (AMOR) in Rome . His numerous books, cartoons and puzzles became known far beyond Europe and were translated into Japanese and English, among others. Over time, Ryba taught at various universities as a guest lecturer, and since 2007 he has worked at the Academy for Communication in Freiburg .
His work is characterized by a rare versatility, so it includes works of various styles such as realistic representations, abstract art, cartoons and architecture. Ryba is one of the founders and leading representatives of cartoon art.
The artist was also socially critical and politically engaged throughout his life and was committed to environmental projects. This commitment formed a major aspect of his artistic work.
Ryba was married and had three daughters. He lived with his family in Lenzkirch in the Black Forest .
Michael Ryba died in February 2014 as a result of a car accident.
Exhibitions (selection)
- Wilhelm Busch Museum , Hanover
- German National Library , Frankfurt am Main
- Augustinermuseum , Freiburg i. Br.
- Goethe Institute , Paris
- Goethe Institute , Rio de Janeiro
Publications (selection)
- The pig in art. The true history of art from the Stone Age to Beuys. Zinnober Verlag, Hamburg 1989, ISBN 3-89315-026-9 .
- The man - the crown of creation. Droemer Knaur , Munich 1990, ISBN 3-426027577 .
- Schindelschwinger (comic series between 1975 and 1977)
Web links
- Portrait on kalender-blog.de
- Ryba and cartoon art (Art Scene International)
- Obituary in the BZ
- official homepage
- Fan page on Facebook
Individual evidence
- ↑ Richard Herzog: Ryba and Cartoon Art (PDF, 2005). ( Memento from February 22, 2014 in the Internet Archive )
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SURNAME | Ryba, Michael |
BRIEF DESCRIPTION | German graphic artist, illustrator, author, visual artist and art lecturer |
DATE OF BIRTH | September 23, 1947 |
PLACE OF BIRTH | Eutin |
DATE OF DEATH | 5th February 2014 |
Place of death | Buchenbach |