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Richard Artschwager, American painter, illustrator, and sculptor (died 2013)
Richard Ernst Artschwager (December 26, 1923 – February 9, 2013) was an American painter, illustrator and sculptor. His work has associations with Pop Art, Conceptual art and Minimalism. From his mother, Artschwager received his love of art. At that time, Artschwager was already showing a talent for drawing.
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Richard Artschwager was born in 1923. The year snapshot below places that birthday in its cultural and historical setting: the music and films people were following, the headlines shaping public life, and the everyday prices families encountered.
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| Measure | 1923 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Gas | $0.22 | $3.45/gal |
| Average home | $5,700 | $435,000 |
| Average income | $3,380 | $67,500 |
| Movie ticket | $0.15 | $11.95 |
| Postage stamp | $0.02 | $0.73 |
| Population | 111.9M | 341 million |
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