Art History
CoBrA : the childhood of art or art as a celebration
Apr 19, 2017
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2 minutes read
This international movement bringing together Danish (Asger Jorn), Dutch (Appel Karel), Belgian (Corneille, Pierre Alechinsky) painters and Belgian surrealist poets (Christian Dotremont and Joseph Noiret), liberated artistic expression by breaking away from opposition classic between figurative and abstract expression.
Artist Portraits
Guillaume Corneille: A Vibrant Visionary of Modern Art
Aug 7, 2024
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6 minutes read
Guillaume Corneille, a pivotal figure in modern art, is celebrated for his vibrant and imaginative works that burst with color and emotion. His unique expression blends abstraction with figurative elements, creating a distinct style that captivates viewers with its exuberance and depth...
Artist Portraits
Pierre Alechinsky: A Pioneering Voice in Modern Art
Aug 2, 2024
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8 minutes read
Pierre Alechinsky is a distinguished Belgian master known for his dynamic and imaginative expressions. His production, characterized by a fusion of vibrant colors and calligraphic techniques, often delves into the realms of fantasy and the subconscious, making him a pivotal figure in contemporary creativity...
Art History
Dado: An Artist of the Imagination and Violence
Jul 2, 2024
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9 minutes read
Dado, a Montenegrin artist naturalized French, left his mark on contemporary art with his eclectic style mixing surrealism, art brut and free figuration, exploring themes of violence, monstrosity and imagination. His work, widely exhibited and criticized, continues to influence contemporary artists and fascinate the public with its emotional intensity and originality.
Art News
Ibi-Pippi Orup Hedegaard, a Danish artist is said to have vandalized an emblematic painting by Asger Jorn
May 3, 2022
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3 minutes read
Ibi-Pippi Orup Hedegaard, a Danish artist, was arrested Friday in connection with the vandalism of a famous painting by Asger Jorn, one of the most famous Danish artists of the last century. The damage is currently being assessed by experts at the Museum Jorn in Silkeborg, Denmark, where the painting is permanently housed.
Artist Portraits
Kumi Sugai: Transforming Abstraction and Influencing Modern Art
Aug 7, 2024
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6 minutes read
Kumi Sugai was a renowned Japanese painter and printmaker known for his dynamic evolution from lyrical abstraction to hard-edge abstraction. His innovative work, marked by a deep engagement with both avant-garde and contemporary art, left an enduring legacy in the art world.
Artist Portraits
Keith Haring: The Vibrant Voice of Street Art
Jun 24, 2024
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14 minutes read
Keith Haring was an iconic American artist known for his vibrant, bold, and energetic artwork that often featured a mix of symbols, figures, and patterns. His unique style transcended traditional art boundaries, transforming everyday urban spaces into dynamic canvases...
Art History
Portrait of Chaïm Soutine
Mar 10, 2023
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7 minutes read
A young man is sitting with his hands on his legs and facing forward. His eyes are turned to the left, and he seems to be thinking about something long ago. Then, he combed and arranged his long, dark hair, leaving only a small wisp on the left side of his forehead...
Artist Portraits
Matthias Weischer's Journey: From Awards to Global Exhibitions
Jan 13, 2025
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8 minutes read
Matthias Weischer, born in 1973 in Elte, North Rhine-Westphalia, is a German painter based in Leipzig. He is widely recognized as one of the key members of the New Leipzig School...
Artist Portraits
Robert Van Den Herik, constantly experimenting and learning
Sep 24, 2022
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10 minutes read
The combination of his innate tendency to approach things differently, to shift his perspective, his impulse to find out if something can work differently on the one hand, and his aesthetic sense on the other, have brought Robert Van Den Herik closer to design and art in general....