Category Archives: Artists to Know
Artists to Know: Joseph Zbukvic
Joseph’s early education was very versatile and included both the performing and visual arts. Despite his obvious talent, his parents decided that there was no future in painting as a profession, and in 1967 enrolled him into a university to … Continue reading
Artists to Know: Larissa Strunowa
Larissa Strunova-Lübke aligns her work with the thinking of Aristotle’s philosophy. Without taboos and prejudice she delves into the secrect of mankind, of body and soul, of Eros and Nous. She makes her very paintings into a secret, withholding herself … Continue reading
Artists to Know: BANKSY
Banksy is a pseudonymous England-based graffiti artist, political activist, film director, and painter. His satirical street art and subversive epigrams combine irreverent dark humour with graffiti done in a distinctive stencilling technique. Such artistic works of political and social commentary have been featured on streets, walls, … Continue reading
Artist to Know: Onyeka Ibe
Nigerian-born painter, Ibe (pronounced ebay) has achieved international recognition for his dramatic approach to painting. Described as the most exciting young painter to emerge from Sub-Saharan Africa since the 1990s, he was awarded “The Best SOLO Artist of the Year … Continue reading
Artists to Know: Joan Miro
“I want to murder painting.” Joan Miró Joan Miró i Ferrà (April 20, 1893 – December 25, 1983) was a Spanish painter, sculptor, and ceramicist born in Barcelona. Earning international acclaim, his work has been interpreted as Surrealism, a sandbox for the subconscious mind, a re-creation … Continue reading
Artists to Know: David Bates
Born in Dallas, Texas, David Bates became a noted realistic figure and narrative painter at a time when Abstract Expressionism was all-prevailing. However, he has been influenced by modernism including the painting of Vincent Van Gogh, German Expressionism and American … Continue reading
Artists to Know: Andy Braitman
Obviously, you already know Andy Braitman if you are on this site, however, I couldn’t think of anyone better to highlight this week’s lecture on the BLACK BLOB. Andy created this technique a number of years ago and has been sharing it … Continue reading
Artists to Know: Kehinde Wiley
I first came into contact with Wiley’s work at the National Portrait Gallery in DC. Wiley’s found a way to bring portrait painting back from the grave and I love every one of these works. Los Angeles native and New … Continue reading
Artists to Know: Mark Durham
Here’s another artist to check out, just in time for the holidays! If you’re looking for a gift for a friend for the holiday, this might be just what you are looking for. Check out more of Mark Durham’s work … Continue reading
Artists to Know: Minjae Lee
Born Jan 11, 1989 in Jinhae, South Korea Lives and works in seoul, South Korea 2004-2006 Seoul Daesin Highschool 2006-Shopping mall “Secret Wish” 2008-Group Exhibition at 7th Crow Gallery 2010-Rock & Republic Enterprises, Inc 2010-MARKER company(trading-manufacuturing company) 2011-E.N.I. (Croatia) Album Cover & Illust … Continue reading