20th and 21st century art
Agnes Martin was an American abstract painter. Her work has been defined as an "essay in discretion on inward-ness and silence". Although she is often considered or referred to as a minimalist, Martin considered herself an abstract expressionist and was one of the leading practitioners of Abstract Expressionism in the 20th century. She was awarded a National Medal of Arts from the National Endowment for the Arts in 1998. She was elected to the Royal Canadian Academy of Arts in 2004.
Erich Hartmann was a German modernist and expressionist painter.
Erich Hartmann was a German modernist and expressionist painter.
Friedel Anderson is a German landscape, architectural and object painter.
Friedel Anderson's artistic work encompasses a wide range of techniques and motifs, from landscapes painted against nature, city and harbour views to portraits and still lifes. The landscapes initially focused on the Nordic region. Later, regular journeys through Europe (Italy, France, England) and Africa expanded the themes of his travel and landscape paintings. Anderson found further focal points of his work in shipping, the industrial working world, as well as in the cultural and natural spaces around harbours, rivers and industrial ruins. Interiors and still lifes are also among Anderson's important motifs.
Friedel Anderson is a German landscape, architectural and object painter.
Friedel Anderson's artistic work encompasses a wide range of techniques and motifs, from landscapes painted against nature, city and harbour views to portraits and still lifes. The landscapes initially focused on the Nordic region. Later, regular journeys through Europe (Italy, France, England) and Africa expanded the themes of his travel and landscape paintings. Anderson found further focal points of his work in shipping, the industrial working world, as well as in the cultural and natural spaces around harbours, rivers and industrial ruins. Interiors and still lifes are also among Anderson's important motifs.
Friedel Anderson is a German landscape, architectural and object painter.
Friedel Anderson's artistic work encompasses a wide range of techniques and motifs, from landscapes painted against nature, city and harbour views to portraits and still lifes. The landscapes initially focused on the Nordic region. Later, regular journeys through Europe (Italy, France, England) and Africa expanded the themes of his travel and landscape paintings. Anderson found further focal points of his work in shipping, the industrial working world, as well as in the cultural and natural spaces around harbours, rivers and industrial ruins. Interiors and still lifes are also among Anderson's important motifs.
Friedel Anderson is a German landscape, architectural and object painter.
Friedel Anderson's artistic work encompasses a wide range of techniques and motifs, from landscapes painted against nature, city and harbour views to portraits and still lifes. The landscapes initially focused on the Nordic region. Later, regular journeys through Europe (Italy, France, England) and Africa expanded the themes of his travel and landscape paintings. Anderson found further focal points of his work in shipping, the industrial working world, as well as in the cultural and natural spaces around harbours, rivers and industrial ruins. Interiors and still lifes are also among Anderson's important motifs.
Friedel Anderson is a German landscape, architectural and object painter.
Friedel Anderson's artistic work encompasses a wide range of techniques and motifs, from landscapes painted against nature, city and harbour views to portraits and still lifes. The landscapes initially focused on the Nordic region. Later, regular journeys through Europe (Italy, France, England) and Africa expanded the themes of his travel and landscape paintings. Anderson found further focal points of his work in shipping, the industrial working world, as well as in the cultural and natural spaces around harbours, rivers and industrial ruins. Interiors and still lifes are also among Anderson's important motifs.
Friedel Anderson is a German landscape, architectural and object painter.
Friedel Anderson's artistic work encompasses a wide range of techniques and motifs, from landscapes painted against nature, city and harbour views to portraits and still lifes. The landscapes initially focused on the Nordic region. Later, regular journeys through Europe (Italy, France, England) and Africa expanded the themes of his travel and landscape paintings. Anderson found further focal points of his work in shipping, the industrial working world, as well as in the cultural and natural spaces around harbours, rivers and industrial ruins. Interiors and still lifes are also among Anderson's important motifs.
Friedel Anderson is a German landscape, architectural and object painter.
Friedel Anderson's artistic work encompasses a wide range of techniques and motifs, from landscapes painted against nature, city and harbour views to portraits and still lifes. The landscapes initially focused on the Nordic region. Later, regular journeys through Europe (Italy, France, England) and Africa expanded the themes of his travel and landscape paintings. Anderson found further focal points of his work in shipping, the industrial working world, as well as in the cultural and natural spaces around harbours, rivers and industrial ruins. Interiors and still lifes are also among Anderson's important motifs.
Friedel Anderson is a German landscape, architectural and object painter.
Friedel Anderson's artistic work encompasses a wide range of techniques and motifs, from landscapes painted against nature, city and harbour views to portraits and still lifes. The landscapes initially focused on the Nordic region. Later, regular journeys through Europe (Italy, France, England) and Africa expanded the themes of his travel and landscape paintings. Anderson found further focal points of his work in shipping, the industrial working world, as well as in the cultural and natural spaces around harbours, rivers and industrial ruins. Interiors and still lifes are also among Anderson's important motifs.
Friedel Anderson is a German landscape, architectural and object painter.
Friedel Anderson's artistic work encompasses a wide range of techniques and motifs, from landscapes painted against nature, city and harbour views to portraits and still lifes. The landscapes initially focused on the Nordic region. Later, regular journeys through Europe (Italy, France, England) and Africa expanded the themes of his travel and landscape paintings. Anderson found further focal points of his work in shipping, the industrial working world, as well as in the cultural and natural spaces around harbours, rivers and industrial ruins. Interiors and still lifes are also among Anderson's important motifs.
Friedel Anderson is a German landscape, architectural and object painter.
Friedel Anderson's artistic work encompasses a wide range of techniques and motifs, from landscapes painted against nature, city and harbour views to portraits and still lifes. The landscapes initially focused on the Nordic region. Later, regular journeys through Europe (Italy, France, England) and Africa expanded the themes of his travel and landscape paintings. Anderson found further focal points of his work in shipping, the industrial working world, as well as in the cultural and natural spaces around harbours, rivers and industrial ruins. Interiors and still lifes are also among Anderson's important motifs.
Friedrich Richard Falko Behrendt was a German painter, lithographer and graphic designer. He lives and works in Lübeck, Germany.
André Krigar is a German artist. He studied painting at the Berlin College of Art. Since 1992 he has joined the Nordic Realists.
André Krigar follows an expressive style, using oil on linen. His recurring themes are wide and expansive landscapes, as well as the hustle and bustle of Berlin city life, where he currently lives and works. He is a true plein air artist.
Robert Lucander is a Finnish painter, graphic artist and lecturer at Berlin University of the Arts.
Robert Lucander is a Finnish painter, graphic artist and lecturer at Berlin University of the Arts.
Robert Lucander is a Finnish painter, graphic artist and lecturer at Berlin University of the Arts.
Robert Lucander is a Finnish painter, graphic artist and lecturer at Berlin University of the Arts.
Robert Lucander is a Finnish painter, graphic artist and lecturer at Berlin University of the Arts.
Erich Hartmann was a German modernist and expressionist painter.
Erich Hartmann was a German modernist and expressionist painter.
Erich Hartmann was a German modernist and expressionist painter.
Alexander Calder was an American artist celebrated for his revolutionary contributions to modern sculpture, including his invention of the mobile. Born into a family of artists on July 22, 1898, in Lawnton, Pennsylvania, and passing away on November 11, 1976, in New York, Calder harnessed his background in mechanical engineering to create kinetic sculptures that moved with air currents, alongside his monumental stationary sculptures known as "stabiles".
Calder's early life was marked by his creation of toys and various objects, showcasing his inherent talent and creativity from a young age. Despite initially pursuing a career in mechanical engineering, Calder's true calling in the arts was undeniable. He moved to New York City, where he enrolled at the Art Students League, laying the groundwork for his iconic artistic style. In 1926, Calder relocated to Paris, which became a pivotal moment in his career, leading to the creation of "Calder's Circus," a whimsical assembly of wire figures that gained him entry into the avant-garde art circles of Europe.
Throughout the 1930s and beyond, Calder's work evolved from figurative painting to abstract sculptures that brought motion into the realm of art, a transition influenced by his visit to Piet Mondrian's studio. His innovative mobiles and stabiles were celebrated for their ingenuity and aesthetic appeal, earning Calder international recognition and numerous accolades. Among his well-known public commissions are the .125 mobile for John F. Kennedy Airport and the monumental red-painted steel stabile, "Flamingo," for the Federal Center Plaza in Chicago.
Calder's legacy extends far beyond his sculptures; his work encompassed painting, printmaking, jewelry design, and even set and costume design for theatre productions. His influence on modern art is profound, inspiring future generations of artists to explore the kinetic possibilities of sculpture.
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Andy Warhol, born as Andrew Warhola Jr., was an American visual artist, film director, and producer, who played a pivotal role in the development of the Pop Art movement. His art delved into the interplay between artistic expression, advertising, and celebrity culture, especially prevalent in the 1960s. Warhol was renowned for his diverse range of media, which included painting, silkscreening, photography, film, and sculpture.
Warhol's journey began in Pittsburgh, where he was born and raised, initially making a name for himself as a commercial illustrator. His New York studio, "The Factory," became a famous hub for intellectuals, celebrities, and various artistic minds. He was known for creating the notion of "Warhol superstars" and popularized the phrase "15 minutes of fame."
His contribution to the art world is significant, with notable works like "Campbell's Soup Cans" (1962) and "Marilyn Diptych" (1962), as well as his experimental films like "Empire" (1964) and "Chelsea Girls" (1966). These works not only define his career but also underscore the essence of the Pop Art movement.
Warhol's influence extended beyond his artwork. He managed and produced the experimental rock band The Velvet Underground, founded Interview magazine, and wrote several books, including "The Philosophy of Andy Warhol" and "Popism: The Warhol Sixties." Living openly as a gay man before the gay liberation movement, Warhol's personal life was as influential as his professional endeavors.
Tragically, Warhol's life was nearly cut short in 1968 when he was shot by radical feminist Valerie Solanas. He eventually passed away in 1987 due to cardiac arrhythmia following gallbladder surgery. His legacy continues, with The Andy Warhol Museum in Pittsburgh standing as the largest U.S. museum dedicated to a single artist.
Warhol's art remains highly collectible and valuable. His works, like the "Silver Car Crash (Double Disaster)" and "Shot Sage Blue Marilyn," have fetched staggering amounts at auctions, signifying his enduring impact on the art market.
For art collectors and experts, Andy Warhol's work represents a crucial intersection of pop culture and fine art, offering a unique perspective on consumerism and celebrity. His pieces are not just art; they are historical landmarks that capture a transformative era in both art and society.
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Andreas Böhm is a German painter, graphic artist and art teacher at Brunsbüttel Upper Secondary School from 1980. He lives and works in Dingen, Schleswig-Holstein.
For a long time Andreas Bem was known for his stencil drawings, which are like silhouettes with just two or three thick layers of paint. As an artist, he continued to play with shapes, but now adapted the free lines of wildlife.
Robert Lucander is a Finnish painter, graphic artist and lecturer at Berlin University of the Arts.
