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19.02.1876–16.03.1957
Constantin Brâncuși
Constantin Brâncuși (1876–1957) was a Romanian and French sculptor and artist, a pioneer of abstract sculpture and a representative of modernism and the Parisian avant-garde school. He participated in the Tinerimea artistică movement.19.07.1819–15.07.1890
Gottfried Keller
Gottfried Keller (1819–1890) was a Swiss writer, poet, and artist known as a classic of Swiss literature. Born and died in Zurich, he wrote in German and is recognized for lyrical poetry, novellas, and landscape genres.26.07.1893–06.07.1959
George Grosz
George Grosz (July 26, 1893 – July 6, 1959) was a German artist known for his work as a painter, lithographer, graphic artist, caricaturist, and illustrator. He worked in genres including genre scenes, portraits, nudes, and still lifes, and was associated with Expressionism, Dadaism, and New Objectivity.19.05.1898–11.06.1974
Julius Evola
Julius Evola (May 19, 1898 – June 11, 1974) was an Italian esoteric philosopher, writer, poet, artist, cultural historian, and political figure. He was connected to traditionalism, the conservative revolution, and neo-fascism movements.01.12.1844–20.11.1925
Alexandra of Denmark
Alexandra of Denmark (1844–1925) was a Danish princess, artist, and photographer. She married Edward VII, King of the United Kingdom and Ireland and Emperor of India. Her life bridged Danish and British royal spheres.10.12.1945–09.10.2006
Marek Grechuta
Marek Michał Grechuta (1945–2006) was a Polish singer, composer, poet, writer, and artist. He worked in sympho-rock, jazz fusion, song poetry, and progressive rock, contributing significantly to Polish culture.26.11.1931–?
Adolfo Pérez Esquivel
Adolfo Pérez Esquivel is an Argentine writer, sculptor, architect, artist, and social activist. Born on November 26, 1931, in Buenos Aires, he was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1980 for his work as a human rights advocate.27.02.1884–27.12.1950
Max Beckmann
Max Beckmann (1884–1950) was a German artist and prominent portraitist of the interwar period. His work spans expressionism and New Objectivity, covering portraiture, landscapes, still lifes, and historical painting.09.04.1906–15.03.1997
Victor Vasarely
Victor Vasarely (born Győző Vásárhelyi) was a French artist of Hungarian origin, known for his work in graphics, sculpture, and design. Born in 1906 in Pécs, Hungary, he became a leading figure in Op Art and Pop Art. He died in Paris in 1997.30.08.1883–07.03.1931
Theo van Doesburg
Theo van Doesburg (1883–1931) was a Dutch painter, architect, sculptor, and art theorist. A founding member of the De Stijl group and the neoplasticism movement, his work spans expressionism, painting, architecture, sculpture, collage, and design.17.02.1929–?
Alejandro Jodorowsky
Alejandro Jodorowsky is a Chilean and French artist known for his work as an actor, director, writer, mime, composer, producer, and comic book creator. Born on February 17, 1929, in Tocopilla, he is recognized for his contributions to surrealism and avant-garde movements and his exploration of tarot and psychotherapy.13.07.1944–?
Ernő Rubik
Ernő Rubik (born July 13, 1944, Budapest) is a Hungarian inventor, sculptor, and professor of architecture. He is best known for creating the Rubik's Cube (1974) and other three-dimensional puzzles and toys.29.05.1868–23.08.1944
Abdülmecid II
Abdülmecid II (May 29, 1868 – August 23, 1944) was the last caliph of the Ottoman dynasty and the only caliph in the empire who was not also a sultan. He was also known as an artist and had cultural ties to Turkey and the Ottoman Empire.01.03.1886–22.02.1980
Oskar Kokoschka
Oskar Kokoschka was an Austrian artist and writer of Czech origin, recognized as a key figure in Austrian Expressionism. Born on March 1, 1886, he worked in landscape painting and also engaged in drama, poetry, graphic arts, and teaching. He died on February 22, 1980.29.09.1899–24.10.1985
László Bíró
László Bíró (1899–1985) was a Hungarian journalist, inventor, and sculptor. He is known as the creator of the modern ballpoint pen in 1931. Bíró was born in Budapest and died in Buenos Aires.16.10.1906–28.01.1972
Dino Buzzati
Dino Buzzati Traverso (1906–1972) was an Italian writer, journalist, artist, and playwright known for works such as "The Tartar Steppe" and "El Kukuy." His multifaceted career included roles as novelist, poet, science fiction writer, screenwriter, librettist, comic artist, editor, and children’s author.07.08.1867–13.04.1956
Emil Nolde
Emil Nolde (August 7, 1867 – April 13, 1956) was a German expressionist painter, lithographer, and sculptor. He worked in watercolor, still life, landscape, and religious art, contributing prominently to expressionism.28.09.1952–17.10.2012
Sylvia Kristel
Sylvia Maria Kristel (September 28, 1952, Utrecht – October 17, 2012, The Hague) was a Dutch model, actress, and writer. She gained fame for her role as Emmanuelle in the 1974 French erotic film of the same name and its sequels.24.04.1908–23.01.1963
Józef Gosławski
Józef Jan Gosławski (April 24, 1908 – January 23, 1963) was a Polish sculptor, medallist, designer, and caricaturist, known for monuments such as Chopin in Żelazowa Wola and Adam Mickiewicz, as well as the work "Never War."28.05.1853–22.01.1919
Carl Larsson
Carl Olof Larsson (1853–1919) was a Swedish painter known for portrait, landscape, and genre works. Associated with the Arts and Crafts movement, his notable painting "Winter Sacrifice" is held at the National Museum of Sweden.15.12.1928–19.02.2000
Friedensreich Hundertwasser
Friedensreich Hundertwasser (1928–2000) was an Austrian architect, painter, sculptor, and stamp designer associated with modern art. His work and cultural identity connect Austria and New Zealand. He is recognized for projects like the Hundertwasser House and the Forest Spiral.16.10.1827–16.01.1901
Arnold Böcklin
Arnold Böcklin was born on October 16, 1827, in Basel, Switzerland. He was a Swiss painter, graphic artist, sculptor, and designer. Böcklin is among the prominent representatives of Symbolism in 19th-century European fine art. His creative legacy encompasses works in the genres of historical painting, landscape, and portrait. Notable works include 'Faun…06.02.1908–20.11.1999