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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
Artist to Know: Andy Goldsworthy
Andy Goldsworthy was born in Cheshire and grew up on the Harrogate side of Leeds, West Yorkshire, in a house edging the green belt. He has likened the repetitive quality of farm tasks to the routine of making sculpture: “A lot of my work is … Continue reading
Artists to Know: Alex Katz
Alex Katz was born in Brooklyn, New York in 1927. In the early 1960s, influenced by films, television, and billboard advertising, Katz began painting large-scale paintings, often with dramatically cropped faces. In 1965, he also embarked on a prolific career … Continue reading
Artists to Know: Gerard van Honthorst
Gerard van Honthorst (November 4, 1592 – April 27, 1656) was initially trained at the school of Abraham Bloemaert. Honthorst travelled to Italy in 1616, where he was influenced heavily by the style of Michelangelo da Caravaggio. Returning home in about 1620, after … Continue reading
Artists to Know: Derek Gores
Two Artists in ONE WEEK! Lucky, you! Derek Gores Born 1971, New York. BFA 1993, Rhode Island School of Design, Providence Derek has gained national attention for his collage portrait series, recycling magazines, labels, and found materials to create the … Continue reading