International contemporary art platform1958–present
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Found: 1776
11.10.1925–10.11.2021
Gazbia Sirry
Gazbia Sirry (1925–2021) was an Egyptian artist born and deceased in Cairo. She represented the cultural and national identities of the Kingdom of Egypt, the Republic of Egypt, the United Arab Republic, and contemporary Egypt.
15.02.1923–26.05.2021
Roser Bru
Roser Bru (1923–2021) was a Chilean artist and printmaker of Spanish origin associated with the neo-figurative movement. Born in Barcelona, she worked in painting and graphic arts, and passed away in Santiago.04.12.1927–19.07.2018
Luis Filcer
Luis Filcer (1927–2018) was a Mexican expressionist painter born in Zhytomyr. His family emigrated from Ukraine to Mexico after the Russian Revolution. Raised in Mexico City, Filcer’s work often reflected themes of social struggle and injustice.
AI interpretation1431–13.09.1506
Andrea Mantegna
Andrea Mantegna was born in 1431 on the island of Isola Mantegna. He was a prominent painter and printmaker of the early Italian Renaissance and a representative of the Paduan school of painting. From 1460, his creative activity was closely linked to the city of Mantua, where he died on September 13, 1506. Historically, Mantegna was known by the nicknames…
AI interpretation1676–1759
Chŏng Sŏn
Chŏng Sŏn (1676–1759) was a Korean landscape painter of the Joseon era, born in Seoul. Known for works such as Inwang jesaekdo and Geumgang jeondo, he is a significant figure in Korean art history.1966–present
Odili Donald Odita
Odili Donald Odita, born in 1966 in Enugu, Nigeria, is an abstract artist associated with postmodernism. He draws inspiration from Nigerian textile traditions and Western modern patterns, known for large-scale, vibrant abstract compositions.
06.10.1963–present
Romero Britto
Romero Britto is a Brazilian artist and sculptor born in Recife in 1963. His work combines elements of neo-pop and pop art, characterized by bright colors and bold patterns.02.10.1936–09.10.2020
Francine Simonin
Francine Simonin (1936–2020) was a Swiss-Canadian artist, engraver, designer, and university professor. Her work is associated with expressionism. She was connected to both Switzerland and Canada during her lifetime.
AI interpretation26.02.1808–10.02.1879
Honoré Daumier
Honoré Victorin Daumier was born on February 26, 1808, in Marseille, France. A versatile artist, he combined roles as a draftsman, lithographer, wood engraver, painter, and sculptor. Daumier became renowned as a master of numerous caricatures that depicted the social and political life of 19th-century France. His work is associated with the Realism…
AI interpretation1786–1856
Kim Chŏnghŭi
Kim Chŏnghŭi (1786–1856) was a Korean calligrapher, philosopher, writer, and artist of the Joseon period, born in Yesan and deceased in Gwacheon. He founded the 'Chusa' style of calligraphy named after his pen name.06.10.1969–present
Ebele Okoye
Ebele Okoye, born October 6, 1969, in Onitsha, Nigeria, is the country's first female animator and a pioneer of African animation. Since 2000, she has lived in Germany, working as an independent film producer, director, designer, and multimedia artist in Berlin.1963–present
Marco Evaristti
Marco Evaristti, born in 1963 in Santiago, is a Chilean artist and architect residing in the Kingdom of Denmark since the 1980s. He is noted for a meal featuring agnolotti decorated with meatballs made from his own liposuction fat.
AI interpretation1600–23.11.1682
Claude Lorrain
Claude Lorrain was a French painter, draftsman, and engraver, considered one of the prominent masters of landscape painting in French classicism. He was born in 1600 in the town of Chamagne, located in the Duchy of Lorraine. Claude received his artistic education and developed his creative career while working in Italy, where he acquired the surname…
AI interpretation1600–1660
Bichitr
Bichitr was a 17th-century Indian artist of the Mughal Empire. Active from 1610 to 1660, he served as a court painter under emperors Jahangir, Shah Jahan, and possibly Aurangzeb. His main artistic focus was portraiture.10.10.1938–29.12.2016
Judith Mason
Judith Mason (1938–2016) was a South African artist known for her works in oil, pencil, graphic arts, and mixed media. Her art is characterized by rich symbolism and mythological themes, reflecting her skill as a painter, printmaker, and art historian.
22.07.1948–present
Cecilia Vicuña
Cecilia Vicuña, born July 22, 1948, in Santiago, Chile, is a poet, artist, and performer. She works in conceptual art and is associated with ecofeminism, contemporary art, and feminism.
AI interpretation30.10.1741–05.11.1807
Angelica Kauffman
Maria Anna Angelika Katharina Kauffman, known as Angelica Kauffman, was born on October 30, 1741, in Chur, Switzerland. She was an 18th-century artist representing the Neoclassical style, working primarily in portrait and history painting genres. Angelica achieved significant recognition in the professional art world, which was particularly notable during…
AI interpretation06.06.1723–30.05.1776
Ike no Taiga
Ike no Taiga was born on June 6, 1723, in Kyoto, Japan. Throughout his life, he worked as a painter and calligrapher, becoming one of the notable Japanese artists of the 18th century. His work was closely tied to the cultural traditions of Japan, particularly within the fields of painting and calligraphy. Taiga spent his entire life in his native Kyoto,…1961–present
Meschac Gaba
Meschac Gaba is a Beninese artist born in 1961 in Cotonou. He works as a conceptual artist, sculptor, graphic designer, and photographer. His art blends African and Western cultural elements, notably through installations.
16.11.1932–09.01.2026
Beatriz González
Beatriz González (1932–2026) was a Colombian artist, sculptor, critic, curator, and art historian. Born in Bucaramanga and died in Bogotá, she was closely associated with pop art and known for her vivid paintings reflecting Colombian life during La Violencia.
AI interpretation1531–16.11.1625
Sofonisba Anguissola
Sofonisba Anguissola (1531–1625) was a painter from Cremona during the Italian Renaissance and Mannerism. She was a pioneer of female painting, known for her portraits and genre scenes. Her work includes portraiture, religious themes, and historical subjects.
AI interpretation1633–1690
Yun Shouping
Yun Shouping was born in 1633 in the city of Wujin. He was a multifaceted figure in the arts, working as an artist, poet, calligrapher, and writer. His life and work coincided with the dynastic transition from the Ming Empire to the Qing Empire, which is reflected in his cultural background. Yun Shouping is considered an important figure in Chinese art of…1946–present