Ruth Kedar

Ruth Kedar is an artist and designer whose work is a vibrant tapestry woven from personal narratives and the cultural influences of her diverse upbringing. Born in Brazil, Kedar’s early life was immersed in a world of vivid colors and pulsating rhythms. Immigrating to Israel at sixteen, she found solace in art and mathematics. This formative experience instilled in her a profound appreciation for nuance and diversity, a theme that continues to shape her artistic vision.

A rigorous academic path led to an architecture degree from the Israel Institute of Technology, followed by a master’s in design from Stanford University. This intellectual foundation, combined with a natural creative flair, propelled her into a successful design career, including the design of the iconic Google logo.

While immersed in the design world, Kedar's passion for art persisted. Under the mentorship of Nathan Oliveira at Stanford, she discovered the transformative power of monoprinting. This medium became a cornerstone of her artistic practice, offering a fertile ground for experimentation and serendipity.

Kedar's artwork is a dynamic interplay of precision and spontaneity, structure and intuition. Influenced by her diverse experiences, her work is a vis...

1979
B.Sc. Architecture and Town Planning
Technion - Israel institute of Technology
Israel

1988
M.F.A Studio Art
Stanford University
USA

2023
- Beka Museum, NY
- Van Der Plaas Gallery, NY
- Holy Art, London

1996
- Il Museo Che Non C'e', Italy
- Stanford University, CA
- San Francisco State University, CA
- Palm Beach Photographic Museum, FL
- Tangipahoa Gallery. Hammond, LA
- Hewlett-Packard, Palo Alto, CA
- San Jose City College, CA
- CAL Museum. Half Moon Bay, CA

1995
- M.I.T
- Nora Gallery, Jerusalem

1994
- Holmes Fine Arts Gallery. San Jose, CA
- Palo Alto Community Center. Palo Alto, CA
- Koret Gallery. Palo Alto, CA