Artists/performer Famous Names Starting with Letter R

Is a Dutch artist and the initiator of the international art project Personal Structures (2003).Riet

Is a Dutch artist and the initiator of the international art project Personal Structures (2003).Rietmeyer studied from 1979 until 1984 psychology in Innsbruck, Austria. From 1986 until 1994 he lived in Greece, where he directed a private art school. After a period of figurative painting Rietmeyer developed in 1997 his installation art containing "Boxes". These "Boxes" are three-dimensional, mostly painted objects. Since 1996 Rietmeyer exhibited in several museums and galleries in Europe, Japan and North America, such as Ludwig Museum in [Germany], the White Cube Gallery in [Osaka], and Eckert Fine Art in Florida.

An American singer and actress best known for her work as Renee on the 1980s children's television s

An American singer and actress best known for her work as Renee on the 1980s children's television show Kids Incorporated. Sands was born in Worcester, Massachusetts.She has also been a member of the vocal trio Wild Orchid, which also included fellow Kids

Is an Norwegian American actress and singer. Active since childhood as an actress, she has appeared

Is an Norwegian American actress and singer. Active since childhood as an actress, she has appeared in the TV sitcom Still Standing as Lauren Miller, and several bit parts in various TV shows and movies. In addition, she has recorded five studio albums, p

A contemporary artist known for assemblage artworks dealing with her personal history and African Am

A contemporary artist known for assemblage artworks dealing with her personal history and African American heritage.[1]Stout lives and works in Washington, D.C. and received a Bachelor in Fine Arts from Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania in 1980. She has participated in numerous exhibitions including several exhibitions at the Smithsonian Institution in Washington, D.C. and at the De Beyerd Museum in the Netherlands. Her work is in numerous collections including The National Gallery of Art, Washington, DC, The San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, San Francisco, CA, The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY, The Detroit Institute of Arts, Detroit, MI, and the Baltimore Museum of Art, Baltimore, MD. Her awards include two Pollock Krasner Foundation Awards, The Mid Atlantic Arts Foundation, National Endowment for the Arts, Regional Visual Arts Fellowship and a Tryon Center for Visual Arts Residency. [2

A renowned folk singer of Pakistan, who is popular in India too.She was born in Bikaner, Rajasthan t

A renowned folk singer of Pakistan, who is popular in India too.She was born in Bikaner, Rajasthan to a Gypsy family in 1947. Her family moved to Pakistan during the partition of India. She did not have any formal education[citation needed] and does not know how to read or write, however she has a huge fan base.Her most famous song is "Lambi Judai", sung for a Bollywood film Hero. Based in Lahore, she is an advocate of good relations between India and Pakistan. She traveled in the first bus from Lahore to Amritsar. She was discovered by the director Subhash Ghai of Hindi Movie Hero when he heard her singing at a function in her village. Although she couldn't speak Hindi properly, the director helped her sing the song by singing in front of her and teaching her the words phonetically.

Was a Polish-born artist who lived and worked in New York City from 1941 until her death in 2006.The

Was a Polish-born artist who lived and worked in New York City from 1941 until her death in 2006.The noted poet Richard Howard wrote of Schor’s work: “…the underlying signification … that Resia Schor has undertaken all along. If I had to find a single word for it, I should choose process, the continuous process of growth and change which we recognize in all plant forms and which we cannot dissect or paralyze to any purpose by “realism.”… Process is what Goethe meant when he had Faust exclaim, gazing at the sign of the Macrocosm

Is notable as the first woman to receive screen credit as an animator at the Walt Disney Animation S

Is notable as the first woman to receive screen credit as an animator at the Walt Disney Animation Studios.She was hired at Disney in 1938 to work in the Story Dept. on Bambi. Her artistic ability in drawing animals was such that she was selected by Walt Disney and Bambi supervising-director David D. Hand to be mentored by animator Eric Larson so that she could animate the vicious hunting dogs in the sequence where the dogs pursue Faline and fight with Bambi. Retta Scott also animated on the Disney features Fantasia, Dumbo, and Disney's version of The Wind In the Willows, which was shelved during the World War II years and released much later as one part of the film The Adventures of Ichabod and Mr. Toad. In addition, Alberto Becattini's web site of animator credits lists her as an animator on the Donald Duck shorts "Donald’s Snow Fight" and "Donald Gets Drafted" both released in 1942, along with an unnamed Goofy short in 1945.

Was an American sculptor and teacher. He was born on August 10, 1897 in College Point, New York and

Was an American sculptor and teacher. He was born on August 10, 1897 in College Point, New York and died on December 4, 1986 in Stamford, Connecticut.Nakian's recurring themes are from Greek and Roman mythology. Noted works include Leda and the Swan, The Rape of Lucrece, Hecuba, and Birth of Venus. He was also commissioned to create portraits of Roosevelt's cabinet in the 1930s.In 1915 Nakian studied at the Independent School of Art in New York City, then studied at the Robert Henri School with Homer Boss and A.S. Baylinson. Later he studied at the Art Students League of New York and was apprenticed to Paul Manship.[1]

Was one of the three finalists of Fame Gurukul, one of the most watched television shows in India in

Was one of the three finalists of Fame Gurukul, one of the most watched television shows in India in 2005. The show's premise was to select a pair of India's best singers/performers.On Fame Gurukul, Rex was characterized as having a good mixture of charisma, singing and confidence. Rex D'souza won the support of many fans due to his personality and talent, which earned him the title of Mr. Gurukul. Through the 4 months spent on Gurukul, Rex received enough criticism to have him voted off the show. However, because of the support he received from his numerous fans he acquired enough votes to earn a spot back on to the show.[1]

Was a German singer of Schlager ballads who reached the height of his popularity in the 1960s and 19

Was a German singer of Schlager ballads who reached the height of his popularity in the 1960s and 1970s, selling over 25 million records and starring in film and television roles.

A Canadian singer, songwriter and was the runner-up of Canadian Idol 3.Rex Goudie was born in Dawson

A Canadian singer, songwriter and was the runner-up of Canadian Idol 3.Rex Goudie was born in Dawson Creek, British Columbia on November 18, 1985 and moved back to his father's hometown of Burlington, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada with his family when

Is a noted Canadian-born British classical bassoonist.[1] His nuanced musical phrasing and warm, rou

Is a noted Canadian-born British classical bassoonist.[1] His nuanced musical phrasing and warm, rounded tone are strongly influenced by Michael Chapman. He studied at the Royal Conservatory of Music, and pursued his undergraduate education at Trinity College, Cambridge. He has toured widely, performing in several countries, including England, Canada, China, Japan, and the United States. He has also given invited lectures at several universities on such topics as the influence of Wagner on German culture.

Is a Cuban singer, guitarist and tresero. He was the founder of Cuarteto Patría, now led by Eliades

Is a Cuban singer, guitarist and tresero. He was the founder of Cuarteto Patría, now led by Eliades Ochoa. In the middle 1950s he took over Compay Segundo's place in the duo Los Compadres, the other partner being his elder brother Lorenzo Hierrezuelo. He and his brother sang together for thirty years. He also sang and played with many other groups, and finally came back to Santiago de Cuba to lead the Viejo Trova Santiaguera, one of the top groups in Cuba's second city. He also worked with his sister Caridad Hierrezuelo, a singer of guaracha style.

Is a well known salsa singer from Cuba. Ruiz reached international fame across Latin America, Europe

Is a well known salsa singer from Cuba. Ruiz reached international fame across Latin America, Europe and among Hispanic music fans in the United States.Rey Ruiz demonstrated an interest in becoming a salsa singer since he was a small child. Aside from an apparently normal childhood, Ruiz made his debut as a performer at a very young age; he was often showcased on Cuban television as a child, singing typical children's songs. Ruiz had his parents' full support, he was later on enrolled in Havana's Conservatorio de Música school.

Was an Egyptian musician. Most of his work was with Om Kalthom. He also wrote instrumental music, in

Was an Egyptian musician. Most of his work was with Om Kalthom. He also wrote instrumental music, including a lounga.

Is a well-known Mexican singer who has reached staggering success in the last years all over Latin A

Is a well-known Mexican singer who has reached staggering success in the last years all over Latin America and the latin U.S.. He is also a successful composer and has written songs for the likes of Alejandro Fernandez.

Is the bassist, backing vocalist and the primary composer and lyricist of the Filipino band Sponge C

Is the bassist, backing vocalist and the primary composer and lyricist of the Filipino band Sponge Cola.[1]Between 1998 to 2002, Ysmael "Yael" Yuzon, met Reynaldo "Gosh" Dilay through the school's theater guild, Teatro Baguntao. Yael was then the frontman of a rock band called White Chapel together with some talented individuals in Ateneo High School. Nevertheless, he decided to form a band with Gosh and two other members of the theater guild.

Is a singer, songwriter, music director and film scorer from the Philippines. He wrote and produced

Is a singer, songwriter, music director and film scorer from the Philippines. He wrote and produced songs that were recorded by various singers, most notably Sharon Cuneta.

Is a Dutch painter born and based in Goes, the Netherlands. A fine artist specialising in fantastic

Is a Dutch painter born and based in Goes, the Netherlands. A fine artist specialising in fantastic realism, his work is varied and includes performances and rituals. His portfolio is very vast and includes drapes, frescos, Egyptian, Oriental and Sumerian civilisation, mythology and its origins, eroticism, naturalism, icons, landscapes, portraits and nudes.

Is a world renowned Iranian designer and a professor of graphic design and visual culture at Tehran

Is a world renowned Iranian designer and a professor of graphic design and visual culture at Tehran University.

Was born in Tehran and became a skilled violinist. He was the older brother of Morteza Mahjoubi, an

Was born in Tehran and became a skilled violinist. He was the older brother of Morteza Mahjoubi, an equally talented musician. Reza Mahjoubi, like Morteza, loved Persian music with all his heart.

Was a Persian (Iranian) composer and violinist.Among his famous pishdaramads are Pishdaramade Esfeha

Was a Persian (Iranian) composer and violinist.Among his famous pishdaramads are Pishdaramade Esfehan, which has been arranged recently by Farhad Fakhreddini for the Kife Englisi serial.

Is an Iranian musician.Reza Samani was born in Chahar Mahal, Bakhtiari, Iran. He started his musical

Is an Iranian musician.Reza Samani was born in Chahar Mahal, Bakhtiari, Iran. He started his musical journey at the age of eight under his brother's (Behnam Samani) guidance. He learned to play tombak and sorna at the age of 12. He is also trained on ney anban, karna and daf.

Is an Iranian musician and composer.He received many honors such as the honor prize of the Austrian

Is an Iranian musician and composer.He received many honors such as the honor prize of the Austrian Ministry of Arts and Sciences, two Andrew W. Mellon Fellowships. He also received commissions from the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra, the Boston Modern Orchestra Project, the Pittsburgh New Music Ensemble, Kronos Quartet, the Seattle Chamber Players, and the Arizona Friends of Chamber Music, as well as grants from the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts and the Pittsburgh Board of Public Education.

Was an American figure skater. She placed third at the 1961 U.S. Championships, earning her the righ

Was an American figure skater. She placed third at the 1961 U.S. Championships, earning her the right to compete a month later at the World Championships. A hip injury forced Rhode to withdraw from the North American Championships in early February 1961.