Gideon Rubin

Gideon Rubin (born 1973 in Tel Aviv, Israel) is a contemporary artist who works with themes such as childhood, family and memory. The grandson of the Israeli painter Reuven Rubin and the son of a diplomat, Rubin was greatly influenced by art and culture growing up. Gideon Rubin is well-known for his abstracted and faceless portraits, which are inspired by images from old photo albums, paparazzi shots of celebrities and paintings by old masters.Gideon Rubin has had numerous international one-man shows and he is represented by Galerie Karsten Greve, Hosfelt Gallery and Alon Segev Gallery. Rubin currently lives and works in London.