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Tribute to Joel Shapiro (1941‑2025), major American sculptor of minimalism

Art news • 3 minutes read

Joel Shapiro, a major figure in American contemporary sculpture, passed away on June 14, 2025, at the age of 83. Known for his tension-filled geometric forms and human silhouettes suspended in space, he redefined minimalism by infusing it with emotion and movement. His work, visible in the world's largest museums and public spaces, leaves a profound and lasting artistic legacy.

Philip Hearsey: The Bronze Sculptor in Motion

Artist Portrait • 4 minutes read

The British sculptor Philip Hearsey creates abstract works in bronze that blend artisanal finesse and evocative power. His mastery of sand casting and his intuitive approach give birth to sensual sculptures, in motion, designed to engage with space and the gaze. Through a sober yet profoundly expressive aesthetic, he invites a personal and intimate encounter with the material.

Yuriy Kraft : The alchemy of the real and the imaginary

Artist Portrait • 5 minutes read

German artist born in 1969, Yuriy Kraft develops a singular universe blending abstraction, realism, and mental poetry. Painter and sculptor, he shapes introspective works, often inspired by architecture and the complexity of the human mind. His approach, both rigorous and open to the unexpected, offers a profound and lasting aesthetic experience, where each piece invites reflection, daydreaming, or introspection.

Stephan Balkenhol – The artist who restores humanity to sculpture

Artist Portrait • 7 minutes read

Stephan Balkenhol is a contemporary sculptor known for his human figures in wood, exhibited in prestigious galleries and museums in Paris, Berlin, New York and London. His work, blending tradition and modernity, explores the history of art and the human condition through a raw and timeless aesthetic.

David Lynch dies: a life of art and creation beyond the screen

Art news • 3 minutes read

David Lynch, the famous surrealist filmmaker and artist, left his mark on the world of art and cinema with his unique style of surrealism and realism. From his early days as a painter and printmaker to his iconic works such as Twin Peaks and Mulholland Drive , he leaves a timeless artistic legacy after his death on January 15, 2025.

Antonio Tropiano: the sculpted form of a living thought

Artist Portrait • 4 minutes read

Antonio Tropiano, an Italian artist born in Calabria in 1976, draws on humanist tradition and raw materials to create sculptural works that are at once intellectual, poetic, and deeply rooted in contemporary issues. Combining formal precision and conceptual depth, his creations—in wood or bronze—speak of truth, memory, and transformation. A rare work, conceived as a dialogue between past, present, and future.

Evgeny Chubarov: A Journey from Figurative Art to Monumental Abstraction

Artist portraits • 5 minutes read

Evgeny Chubarov (1934–2012) was a Russian painter and sculptor, renowned for his transition from figurative art to pure abstraction, which he developed over decades while working in Moscow, Berlin, and New York. His dynamic compositions, filled with bold lines and intense brushstrokes, challenge traditional artistic norms and reflect his deep engagement with the expressive potential of abstract art.

Anselm Kiefer: Confronting History Through Art

Artist Portrait • 7 minutes read

Anselm Kiefer, born March 8, 1945, is a distinguished German artist known for his use of unconventional materials to explore themes of history and memory, particularly the Holocaust and Nazi legacy, earning major accolades and international recognition.

Donald Baechler: The Artist Between Neo-Expressionism and Pop Art

Artist portraits • 5 minutes read

Donald Baechler was an influential American painter and sculptor associated with the Neo-expressionist movement of the 1980s. Raised in a Quaker family, Baechler developed an early interest in art, influenced by his maternal grandmother. After studying at the Maryland Institute College of Art and Cooper Union, he moved to Germany, where he embraced Neo-expressionism....

Sandro Chia: Icon of the Italian Transavanguardia Movement

Artist portraits • 9 minutes read

Sandro Chia is a renowned Italian painter and sculptor, recognized for his vibrant and expressive style that blends figurative elements with bold color schemes. He gained prominence as a leading figure in the Transavanguardia movement, which emerged in the late 1970s, advocating for a return to traditional painting techniques and figurative art...

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