Ralph Goings (b. 1928, Corning, California; d. 2016, Sacramento, California) created 375 paintings in several diverse series of paintings throughout his career. His first series depicted pickup trucks in rural areas, and his second series of diner interiors and still lifes, was highly acclaimed. Goings’ later work focused on small, detailed images of objects from the earlier diner still lifes. He worked exclusively from 35mm color slides, projecting them onto his canvas. He received his B.F.A. from California College of Arts and Crafts and his M.F.A. from Sacramento State College.
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Exhibitions
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Upcoming Exhibition
On the Road
15 October — 14 November, 2026
Previous Exhibitions
BE STILL
2 April — 2 May, 2026
Photorealism in Focus
at the Rose Art Museum
11 February — 31 May, 2026
Rivaling Reality: 60 Years of Photorealism
at Museum Frieder Burda
28 February — 2 August, 2026
The American Dream
American Realism 1945-2016
18 November — 26 May, 2018
From Lens to Eye to Hand
Photorealism 1969 to Today
6 August , 2017— 21 January, 2018
From Lens to Eye to Hand
Photorealism 1969 to Today
21 April — 12 October, 2018
Recent Press
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Rose Art Museum: Photorealism in Focus
A New Show Reframes Photorealism's History and Future
Artnet News, 11/02/2026
Parrish Art Museum
From Lens To Eye To Hand: Photorealism 1969 To Today
Hamptons Art Hub, 04/08/2017
Alternate Realities
Photorealist painters transcend photographic images to create personal visions
Art & Antiques, 21/06/2003