- Richard Mock
Richard Mock (b. 1944, d.
July 28 ,2006 ) was a painter, sculptor, and editorial cartoonist. Mock was best known for his linocut illustrations that appeared on the Op-Ed page ofThe New York Times from 1980 through 1996. [ [http://www.nytimes.com/2006/08/11/arts/11mock.html?ex=1312948800&en=0b9fcbfc97a293c5&ei=5088&partner=rssnyt&emc=rss Richard Mock, Sculptor, Painter and Editorial Cartoonist, 61, Dies - New York Times ] ]Born in 1944 in
Long Beach, California , Mock earned his bachelor's degree, studyinglithography andblock printing , at theUniversity of Michigan . Settling inNew York City in 1968, Mock had exhibitions at 112 Greene Street, The Whitney (in 1973), Exit Art, and his most recent show at the Sideshow Gallery inBrooklyn . In addition, Mock's art frequently appeared on the covers of the magazines "Fifth Estate ", "Alternative Press Review " and "".Mock died on July 28th, 2006 after a long illness.
Trivia
Mock was named the official portrait painter of the
1980 Olympics .References
External links
[http://72.29.73.163/~vox/ac/Mock/mock.html Obituary and photos of prints at Alley Culture]
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