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AI interpretation04.05.1867–07.04.1930
Ricardo Acevedo Bernal
Ricardo Acevedo Bernal (1867–1930) was a Colombian portrait painter, composer, photographer, and arts figure. Born in Bogotá and died in Rome, he was also a teacher, diplomat, and songwriter. His notable work includes "The Girl in the Column."
AI interpretation24.04.1826–08.01.1889
Casimiro Castro
Casimiro Castro (1826–1889) was a Mexican artist, lithographer, and cultural figure born in the municipality of Tepetlaoxtoc. He is recognized as a leading graphic and landscape artist of 19th-century Mexico. He died in Mexico City.
AI interpretation24.02.1694–11.11.1783
Bartolomeo Altomonte
Bartolomeo Altomonte (1694–1783) was an Italian-Austrian Baroque painter. He was born in Warsaw, then part of the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth, and worked mainly in the Archduchy of Austria. He died in Sankt Florian in 1783.18.10.1418–18.11.1453
Grand Prince Anpyeong
Grand Prince Anpyeong, born Yi Yong in 1418, was the third son of King Sejong and Queen Sohyeon of the Joseon dynasty. Renowned as a calligrapher, poet, and artist, he played a notable role in the cultural life of his time. He died in 1453.1987–present
Lady Skollie
Lady Skollie is a South African feminist artist and activist born in 1987. Originally from Cape Town, she currently lives and works in Johannesburg. Her work engages with feminist themes and social change.29.07.1921–24.03.2005
Mercedes Pardo
Mercedes Pardo (1921–2005) was a Venezuelan painter known for her contributions to abstraction. Born in Caracas, she played a significant role in the development of Venezuelan art and passed away in San Antonio de Los Altos.08.09.1915–17.07.2015
Nela Arias-Misson
Nela Arias-Misson (1915–2015) was an abstract expressionist artist born in Havana. Her work reflects the combined influences of Cuba, the USA, and Europe. She was a contemporary of prominent artists, exhibited internationally, and connected multiple art scenes.02.12.1951–present
Alexander Aizenshtat
Alexander Aizenshtat, born December 2, 1951 in Moscow, is an artist and religious leader, serving as a rabbi. His life and work connect the cultures of Russia, Israel, the USSR, and France.08.03.1984–02.10.2019
Matthew Wong
Matthew Wong (1984–2019) was a Canadian painter and arts figure born in Toronto. A self-taught artist, he gained critical recognition during his lifetime for his paintings. Wong is regarded as one of the talented artists of his generation.1958–present
Kebedech Tekleab
Kebedech Tekleab, born in 1958, is an Ethiopian artist, sculptor, and poet. He is recognized for his contribution to Ethiopian contemporary art, integrating multiple artistic disciplines reflecting the country’s cultural heritage.16.03.1913–27.09.2010
Carmelo Arden Quin
Carmelo Arden Quin (1913–2010) was a Uruguayan painter, sculptor, and theorist, co-founder of the Madí movement. Born in Rivera, he focused on painting and poetry, aiming to invent new forms in art.15.03.1932–17.03.2021
Vicente Rojo Almazán
Vicente Rojo Almazán (1932–2021) was a Spanish-Mexican artist, graphic designer, and sculptor. Born in Barcelona, he worked as a designer and illustrator. He passed away in Houston. His work reflects the cultural traditions of Spain and Mexico.17.03.1919–12.06.1998
Alexei Eriomin
Alexei Grigoryevich Eriomin (1919–1998) was a Soviet and Russian painter known for his realist landscapes. Born in Velikaya Guba, he became a People's Artist of the RSFSR in 1978 and was a member of the Saint Petersburg Union of Artists.10.03.1934–08.08.2003
Bhupen Khakhar
Bhupen Khakhar (1934–2003) was an Indian artist born in Mumbai. A member of the Baroda Group, he is recognized as India's first pop-art painter. His work reflected the cultural identities of India, British India, and the Indian Union. He died in Vadodara.02.10.1934–17.08.1967
Ahmed Cherkaoui
Ahmed Cherkaoui was a Moroccan artist born on October 2, 1934, in Boujad. He worked in abstract art using oil, gouache, and watercolor. Cherkaoui died on August 17, 1967, in Casablanca.27.08.1943–19.06.1995
Luis Caballero
Luis Caballero (1943–1995) was a Colombian artist, lithographer, photographer, draftsman, university professor, and art historian. He was known for his depictions of male figures with erotic and violent imagery.1978–present
Wilfredo Prieto
Wilfredo Prieto is a Cuban conceptual artist and installation creator born in 1978 in Sancti Spíritus. His work features absurd and subversive humor to explore and comment on contemporary political and social realities.20.04.1923–29.03.2010
Ilya Bogdesko
Ilya Trofimovich Bogdesko (1923–2010) was a Moldovan and Soviet artist, graphic artist, engraver, calligrapher, and educator. Born in Butuchany, he was named People's Artist of the USSR in 1963. His career spanned the USSR, Moldova, and Russia. He died in Saint Petersburg.28.06.1938–23.01.2001
Moy Yat
Moy Yat (1938–2001) was a Chinese martial artist, painter, seal carver, teacher, and author. He studied under the legendary Wing Chun master Ip Man from 1957 until Ip Man’s death in 1972.1960–present
Ada Udechukwu
Ada Udechukwu is a Nigerian artist, poet, and writer born in 1960 in Enugu. Associated with the Nsukka group, she contributes to contemporary Nigerian art and literature through her paintings and poetry.1937–22.06.2025
Gerardo Chávez
Gerardo Chávez (1937–2025) was a Peruvian artist and cultural figure from Trujillo, known as a direct follower of the North Group. He founded the Museum of Contemporary Art and the Angelmira Memorial Cultural Center in Trujillo.10.03.1930–22.01.2013
Ignacio Barrios
Ignacio Barrios (1930–2013) was a Mexican artist dedicated primarily to watercolor painting. He is best known for his landscapes, which are regarded among the finest in Mexico. Born in the municipality of Sahuálpan, he left a significant mark on Mexican art through his mastery of watercolor technique.13.10.1920–18.01.2017
Yosl Bergner
Yosl Bergner (1920–2017) was an Israeli painter, illustrator, and theater artist. He worked in painting and lithography and was awarded the Israel Prize in 1980 for his contributions to Israeli culture and art.1953–present
Eşref Armağan
Eşref Armağan is a Turkish artist born in 1953 in Istanbul, renowned for his ability to depict forms, perspective, and color despite being born completely blind.