René Moncada
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René Moncada (also René IATBA or simply René;[2][3] born 1943[4]) is a South American-born artist living in the United States of America. He is best known for a series of murals undertaken in New York City's SoHo neighborhood between the late-1970s to early-1990s which spelled out the proclamation I AM THE BEST ARTIST René.[4][5] He is also separately known for controversial artwork such as Sex and Violence, which depicts a cross with a vagina at its center, and as an outspoken opponent of censorship in the arts. His art was known to be sexually suggestive which made René an occasional target of anti-pornographic groups over the years as seen with the Mott's Apple Juice piece.
René Moncada | |
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Born | 1943 (age 80–81) |
Nationality | American, naturalized citizen |
Education | Self-taught[1] |
Known for | Fine art |
Notable work | I AM THE BEST ARTIST René murals; Sex and Violence; Nudismos |
Movement | Street art; Outsider art |
Spouse | Joanne Moncada |
Website | www |