Ray Bartkus
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Ray Bartkus is a Lithuania
n artist. He graduated from the Vilnius Academy of Art
in 1986. He is the designer of the Lithuanian 50 Litas bill.
Since 1991, he has illustrated for a number of publications, including the New York Times Book Review, Harper's Magazine, the Wall Street Journal and Time Magazine. Since 2001, he has displayed his personal work in several exhibitions and festivals in the United States and Europe. His works have been acquired by the National Portrait Gallery
and the Lithuanian Museum of Art
.
He has resided in New York City
since 1991.
Lithuania
Lithuania , officially the Republic of Lithuania is a country in Northern Europe, the biggest of the three Baltic states. It is situated along the southeastern shore of the Baltic Sea, whereby to the west lie Sweden and Denmark...
n artist. He graduated from the Vilnius Academy of Art
Vilnius Academy of Art
The Vilnius Academy of Art in Vilnius, Lithuania, grants a variety of degrees in the arts.The academy was created as a separate entity in 1940; it had previously been part of Vilnius University. It was closed during the Nazi occupation of Lithuania, and re-opened in 1944...
in 1986. He is the designer of the Lithuanian 50 Litas bill.
Since 1991, he has illustrated for a number of publications, including the New York Times Book Review, Harper's Magazine, the Wall Street Journal and Time Magazine. Since 2001, he has displayed his personal work in several exhibitions and festivals in the United States and Europe. His works have been acquired by the National Portrait Gallery
National Portrait Gallery (United States)
The National Portrait Gallery is an art gallery in Washington, D.C., administered by the Smithsonian Institution. Its collections focus on images of famous individual Americans.-Building:...
and the Lithuanian Museum of Art
Lithuanian Art Museum
The Lithuanian Art Museum was initially established in Vilnius in 1933 as the Vilnius City Museum. It houses Lithuania's largest art collection.-History:...
.
He has resided in New York City
New York City
New York is the most populous city in the United States and the center of the New York Metropolitan Area, one of the most populous metropolitan areas in the world. New York exerts a significant impact upon global commerce, finance, media, art, fashion, research, technology, education, and...
since 1991.