Daniel Ribar

Lives and works in Detroit, MI, USA

Artist statement

Daniel Ribar is a multidisciplinary artist living and working in Detroit, Michigan. Ribar believes we have more control over how we experience life and construct meaning than we often realize. Through his work, he encourages a rethinking of our default ways of processing and engaging with the world. His current work examines humanity through the everyday and the known object. He investigates not only his own reasoning and interactions with the world but also the experiences of others, drawing insight from observations in diverse settings—from gas station waiting lines to presidential campaign rallies, and everything in between. Ribar holds a BFA from the College for Creative Studies and an MFA from Cranbrook Academy of Art. He has served as a returning guest lecturer at institutions such as the Harvard Graduate School of Design, the College for Creative Studies, Cranbrook Academy of Art, and Wayne State University. His work has been featured in publications including The New York Times, Bloomberg Business, i-D, C41 Magazine, IGNANT, Fisheye Paris, and more.

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