Ron Gabe was part of a trio who formed the artistic collective ‘General Idea’ in 1968, adopting the name Felix Partz. The group used satire and gay humour in their art, and the collective gained an international following in the 70s and 80s. Their later artwork focused on the AIDS crisis, and Gabe died of AIDS related complications in 1994.
| Names |
Felix Partz (Main)
1968 - 1994 BCDE [n68.4] Ron Gabe (altName) - 1968 BDE [n68.4] |
|---|---|
| Related Pages | Ron Gabe on LGLC
Ron Gabe on VIAF |
| Birth Date | 1945/04/23 |
| Birth Place | Winnipeg |
| Death Date | 1994/06/05 |
| Death Place | https://lglc.ca/place/TOR/ |
| Associated People |
Jorge Zontal
A.A. Bronson
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| Associated Organizations |
Organization: General Idea (Founder)
1968 - 1994 BCDE [n68.4] |
| Associated Periodicals |
FILE Magazine (FoundingMember)
1972 - 1994 BCDE [n68.4] |