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Hans Staudacher is an Austrian avant-garde painter.
At first he studied painting on his own, then attended a school of painting in Carinthia, where he began to create small format abstract works in gray-black tones. Subsequently, the artist moved to Vienna, where he painted already larger multicolored paintings. He soon became a member of the Vienna Secession; his exhibitions at the Informel were groundbreaking in Austria at the time.
Between 1954 and 1962 he traveled repeatedly to Paris, where he began to study the arts of Tachisme (or Art-Informel) and Lettrisme. These two elements shaped Hans Staudacher's later artistic legacy. Beginning in the 1960s, his work moved into an abstract style, and these works are a unique combination of lyrical informel art and abstract expressionism.
Staudacher is the founder of the Austrian organization Art Informel. Hans Staudacher was awarded the title of professor in 1976. Among his many awards are the Grand Prize of the Tokyo Biennale in 1965, the Cultural Award of the Province of Carinthia in 1989, and the Golden Honor of the City of Vienna in 2004.
Hans-Peter Feldmann is a German visual artist. Feldmann's approach to art-making is one of collecting, ordering and re-presenting.
Hans-Peter Feldmann is a figure in the conceptual art movement and practitioner in the artist book and multiple formats.
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Hans Bohrdt was a German marine painter and graphic artist. Bohrdt's journey into marine painting began after a visit to the Hamburg port at the age of 15, sparking a lifelong passion for the sea and maritime subjects. Unlike many artists of his time who had formal art education, Hans Bohrdt was largely self-taught, although he did attend the Academy of Fine Arts in Berlin for a period. His dissatisfaction with the conventional training led him to pursue a more hands-on approach to his art, focusing on seascapes and marine life.
Hans Bohrdt's work gained significant recognition during the Wilhelmine era, making him a celebrated figure in German marine painting, a genre that became particularly prominent after the unification of Germany in 1871. His close relationship with Kaiser Wilhelm II, who was an admirer and patron of his work, helped elevate Bohrdt's status further. Bohrdt's art was known for its technical skill, particularly in depicting the majesty of the sea and the vessels that traversed it. His pieces often featured German naval prowess and were used for both private collections and public display, contributing to national pride and naval propaganda, especially during World War I.
The legacy of Hans Bohrdt is marked by his ability to capture the spirit and grandeur of maritime life, making him a significant figure in the history of German art. Despite the challenges posed by the world wars, which led to the loss of many of his works including his best-known painting, "Der letzte Mann" ("The Last Man"), Bohrdt's art continues to be celebrated for its contribution to marine painting. In 1995, on the fiftieth anniversary of his death, a memorial exhibition was held, showcasing his contributions to the field and reaffirming his place as one of the last great marine painters.
For collectors and experts in art and antiques, Hans Bohrdt's work offers a unique glimpse into the development of marine painting in Germany, reflecting both the beauty of the maritime world and the historical context of his times. To stay informed about sales, auction events, and updates related to Hans Bohrdt's work, signing up for newsletters from galleries and auction houses specializing in maritime art and antiques is recommended. This ensures enthusiasts and collectors are well-informed about opportunities to acquire pieces by this distinguished artist.
