Artist

Ben Cunningham

American, 1904–1975

Ben Cunningham was an American Abstract Expressionism artist. 1 work is cataloged here, principally at Museum of Modern Art. Ben Cunningham was born in Cripple Creek.

Ben Frazier Cunningham (February 10, 1904–April 5, 1975) was an American artist and teacher. In his early career he was a painter of murals at sites including Coit Tower in San Francisco. In his later career he explored color and perception in works sometimes labeled op art.

His works are in the collections of major institutions including MOMA, the National Gallery of Art, and the Smithsonian.

Works by Ben Cunningham

Collections represented

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