Rita McBride | |
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| Born | 1960 (age 63–64) Des Moines, Iowa |
| Nationality | American |
| Education | Bard College (BA), California Institute of the Arts (BFA) |
| Known for | Director of the Kunstakademie Düsseldorf |
| Notable work | Mae West |
| Website | www |
Rita McBride (born 1960) is an American artist and sculptor. She is based in Los Angeles and Düsseldorf. Alongside her artistic practice, McBride is a professor at the Kunstakademie Düsseldorf, and served as its director until 2017.[1] McBride is married to Glen Rubsamen, an American painter from Los Angeles.
Working at the intersection of architecture, design, and public space, McBride is known for her large scale works and installations, with her wider oeuvre incorporating performance, texts, and smaller scale sculptural work.
- ^ David, Soleil. "Rita McBride named first female director of kunstakademie Dusseldorf". 24700. CalArts. Retrieved 6 March 2016.