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Wifredo Óscar de la Concepción Lam y Castilla, better known as Wifredo Lam, was a Cuban artist who sought to portray and revive the enduring Afro-Cuban spirit and culture. Inspired by and in contact with some of the most renowned artists of the 20th century, including Pablo Picasso, Henri Matisse, Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera, Lam melded his influences and created a unique style, which was ultimately characterized by the prominence of hybrid figures. This distinctive visual style of his also influences many artists. Though he was predominantly a painter, he also worked with sculpture, ceramics and printmaking in his later life.
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George Wesley Bellows was an American realist painter, renowned for his vivid portrayals of urban life in New York City. Born on August 12, 1882, in Columbus, Ohio, Bellows moved to New York in 1904, where he became a central figure in the Ashcan School of painting. This group was known for its realistic and often gritty depictions of everyday city life. Bellows captured dynamic scenes ranging from boxing matches to bustling street views, applying vigorous brushwork that conveyed movement and emotion.
One of Bellows' most celebrated series was his boxing paintings like "Stag at Sharkey’s," which encapsulate the raw, dynamic energy of illegal prizefights in early 20th-century New York. Beyond the ring, his works such as "New York" and "Pennsylvania Excavation" reflected the rapid transformations of urban landscapes. His adaptation of lithography also marked a significant contribution to American art, offering a new medium for expressive possibilities.
Bellows' art is preserved in major institutions such as the Metropolitan Museum of Art and the Museum of Modern Art in New York. His ability to depict the vibrancy and complexity of urban life makes his work a valuable part of American art history.
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