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30.08.1907–18.01.1996
Leonor Fini
Leonor Fini (1907–1996) was an Argentine-Italian artist associated with Surrealism. Known for her paintings, illustrations, and designs, she portrayed influential and erotic women. She worked extensively in various artistic roles including painter, illustrator, and costume designer.
25.12.1911–31.05.2010
Louise Bourgeois
Louise Bourgeois (1911–2010) was an American sculptor, painter, and graphic artist of French origin, born in Paris. She worked in abstraction, figuration, and assemblage, and created notable sculptures such as "Maman."
11.01.1911–30.12.2003
Nora Heysen
Nora Heysen (1911–2003) was an Australian artist, the first woman to win the Archibald Prize in 1938 for portraiture, and the first official female war artist in Australia. She was born in Hahndorf and died in Sydney.
AI interpretation12.06.1890–31.10.1918
Egon Schiele
Egon Schiele was born on June 12, 1890, in Tulln an der Donau. He was an Austrian painter, graphic artist, photographer, printmaker, draftsman, lithographer, and sculptor, as well as an architect and visual artist. Schiele is considered one of the most prominent representatives of Austrian Expressionism and the culture of Cisleithania. His work spans…
AI interpretation19.07.1895–26.09.1953
Xu Beihong
Xu Beihong (1895–1953) was a Chinese painter and graphic artist, one of the first 20th-century artists to combine traditional Chinese art with European styles. Born in Yixing, he is known for his portraits and the painting "Put Down Your Whip."10.10.1968–present
Chris Ofili
Chris Ofili is a British artist of Nigerian descent, born on October 10, 1968, in Manchester. He is associated with the Black Atlantic movement and contemporary art, working primarily in figurative painting. Ofili is part of the Young British Artists generation.
AI interpretation08.05.1850–13.11.1899
Almeida Júnior
José Ferraz de Almeida Júnior (1850–1899) was a Brazilian painter known for his realist style. Born in Itu, he specialized in portraiture and produced notable works including "The Model's Rest". He died in Piracicaba, leaving an important legacy in 19th-century Brazilian art.27.10.1908–19.06.1984
Lee Krasner
Lee Krasner (October 27, 1908, Brooklyn – June 19, 1984, New York) was an American artist, illustrator, and printmaker. She worked in abstract expressionism and abstraction, known for her expertise in collage.22.04.1892–10.12.1984
Grace Cossington Smith
Grace Cossington Smith (1892-1984) was an Australian artist and art figure, born in Neutral Bay. She was a pioneer of modernist painting in Australia and played an important role in the development of post-impressionism in the country.28.10.1909–28.04.1992
Francis Bacon
Francis Bacon (1909–1992) was a British Irish-born painter known for figurative painting and portraiture. His work reflects influences from surrealism, cubism, and modern art. Born in Dublin, he died in Madrid.
AI interpretation23.10.1857–07.12.1899
Juan Luna
Juan Luna (1857–1899) was a Filipino painter, sculptor, and autobiographer known for his academic style. He created historical and portrait paintings including the series Chula, Spoliarium, and The Parisian Life. He also participated in the Filipino revolutionary anti-colonial war.
16.04.1924–17.04.1989
Inji Aflatoun
Inji Aflatoun (1924–1989) was an Egyptian artist and activist known for her leadership in the Marxist-progressive-nationalist-feminist movement of the late 1940s and 1950s. She contributed significantly to the women's rights movement and cultural life in Egypt.
AI interpretation29.04.1843–07.10.1905
Pedro Américo
Pedro Américo di Figueiredo e Mello (1843–1905) was a Brazilian artist, writer, poet, novelist, arts figure, politician, and natural scientist. Born in Areia, he created culturally significant works including 'Independence or Death'. He died in Florence in 1905.
29.01.1905–04.07.1970
Barnett Newman
Barnett Newman (1905–1970) was an American artist and prominent figure of Abstract Expressionism and Color Field painting. Born and died in New York, he worked as a painter, sculptor, printmaker, and illustrator.1962–present
John Pule
John Pule, born in 1962 in Liku, is an artist, poet, and arts practitioner connected to Niue and New Zealand. His work spans painting and literature. The Queensland Art Gallery recognizes him as a significant Pacific artist.
28.07.1887–02.10.1968
Marcel Duchamp
Marcel Duchamp (1887–1968) was a French-American artist, chess player, and art theorist. A pioneer of Dada and Surrealism, his work spanned painting, sculpture, ready-made objects, and conceptual art. He influenced movements including Pop Art and Minimalism and spent his last 25 years in New York.
AI interpretation07.08.1871–05.12.1951
Abanindranath Tagore
Abanindranath Tagore (1871–1951) was an Indian artist and art teacher, recognized as a founder of modern Indian painting. Born and died in Calcutta, he specialized in portraiture and created notable works such as "Bharat Mata" and "Shakuntala."
22.09.1932–10.04.2012
Afewerk Tekle
Afewerk Tekle (1932–2012) was an Ethiopian sculptor, painter, graphic artist, and postage stamp designer. Born in Ankober, he was the first African artist honored as an Honorary Member of the USSR Academy of Arts in 1983.
AI interpretation16.06.1863–29.07.1898
Arturo Michelena
Arturo Michelena (1863–1898) was a Venezuelan painter specializing in historical subjects. Born in Valencia, he is noted for works such as "Miranda in La Carraca." He died in Caracas, leaving a significant legacy in 19th-century Venezuelan art.03.06.1928–12.02.1994
Donald Judd
Donald Judd (1928–1994) was an American sculptor, artist, and designer, recognized as a key figure in minimalism. Born in Excelsior Springs, he worked in abstraction, installations, and architecture before passing away in New York City.04.11.1948–24.02.2014
Alexis Hunter
Alexis Hunter (1948–2014) was a New Zealand artist, photographer, and arts figure known for her feminist work. She lived and worked in London and Borainville and was a member of the Stuckism art collective. Her legacy is preserved by the Alexis Hunter Trust.
AI interpretation10.06.1819–31.12.1877
Gustave Courbet
Jean-Désiré-Gustave Courbet was born on June 10, 1819, in Ornans, France. He was a French painter known for his severe, concise style and as one of the founders of realism in painting. Courbet created more than a thousand paintings spanning various genres, including portrait, nude, landscape, animal, and genre painting. His works during 1848–1849…10.05.1899–02.04.1983