International contemporary art platform22.10.1865–19.05.1943
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Found: 1776
03.09.1861–31.12.1919
Elin Danielson-Gambogi
Elin Danielson-Gambogi (1861–1919) was a Finnish-Swedish artist recognized as a key figure of the 'Golden Age' of Finnish art (1880–1910). She worked in portrait, landscape, genre scenes, and still life within the realist tradition.15.10.1885–13.04.1972
Jóhannes Sveinsson Kjarval
Jóhannes Sveinsson Kjarval (1885–1972) was an Icelandic painter and poet known for his realistic depictions of Icelandic nature and mythological scenes featuring elves and trolls.25.10.1938–?
Vija Celmins
Vija Celmins, born October 25, 1938, in Riga, is an American artist and printmaker of Latvian origin, recognized as a representative of American photorealism. She works across various visual art disciplines.22.11.1877–17.11.1970
Andrejs Upīts
Andrejs Upīts (1877–1970) was a Latvian Soviet writer, poet, playwright, satirist, and critic. Honored as People's Writer of the Latvian SSR in 1943, laureate of the Stalin Prize in 1946, and Hero of Socialist Labour in 1967.22.08.1931–?
Ruy Guerra
Ruy Alexandre Guerra Coelho Pereira (born August 22, 1931, in Maputo, Mozambique) is a Brazilian film director and actor, associated with Third Cinema and the New Brazilian Cinema movement. He directed notable films such as Os Cafajestes.18.11.1906–28.12.1997
Corneliu Baba
Corneliu Baba (1906–1997) was a Romanian painter, graphic artist, book illustrator, and university professor. Named People's Artist of Romania in 1962, he was a member of the Romanian Academy and the German Academy of Arts, as well as an honorary member of the USSR Academy of Arts.28.04.1994–?
Princess Rajwa Al Hussein
Princess Rajwa Al Hussein was born on April 28, 1994, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. She is a businesswoman, architect, and artist. Since 2023, she has been married to Hussein, the Crown Prince of Jordan.05.10.1869–12.01.1954
Ellen Thesleff
Ellen Thesleff (1869–1954) was a Finnish painter and graphic artist, among the first expressionist painters in Finland. Born and died in Helsinki, she worked in landscape and symbolism and was associated with symbolism and expressionism.19.07.1898–17.03.1936
Vilho Lampi
Vilho Henrik Lampi (1898–1936) was a Finnish artist known for his self-portraits and paintings depicting Liminka and its inhabitants. He specialized in portraiture and contributed notably to Finnish artistic culture.20.11.1857–05.04.1938
Helena Westermarck
Helena Charlotte Westermarck (1857–1938) was a Finnish Swedish-speaking writer, artist, and feminist activist. She worked in naturalism, realism, and genre painting, and also served as an editor.1941–present
Oja Kodar
Oja Kodar, born in 1941 in Zagreb (also noted as Dubrava), is a Croatian actress, screenwriter, film director, and sculptor. She is known for her diverse artistic work and collaboration with American actor and director Orson Welles.07.01.1977–?
Tomm Moore
Tomm Moore, born January 7, 1977, in Newry, Ireland, is an Irish illustrator, comic artist, and animation film director. He is co-founder of the Cartoon Saloon animation studio in Kilkenny. His work predominantly features folklore themes.19.07.1932–?
Erró
Erró is a contemporary Icelandic artist born on July 19, 1932, in Ólafsvík. He is known as a representative of pop art and works as a painter, sculptor, graphic artist, printmaker, filmmaker, and performance artist.05.06.1934–28.12.2019
Vilhjálmur Einarsson
Vilhjálmur Einarsson (1934–2019) was an Icelandic athlete, teacher, and artist. Born in Reyðarfjörður, he was the first and only Icelandic man to win an Olympic medal in athletics.08.11.1931–09.05.1978
George Maciunas
George Maciunas, born Jurgis Maciunas on November 8, 1931, in Kaunas, was an American artist, composer, architect, sculptor, and art dealer of Lithuanian origin. He was a founder and theorist of the Fluxus movement. He died on May 9, 1978.10.08.1970–?
Carlos Moedas
Carlos Moedas, born August 10, 1970, in Beja, Portugal, is an engineer, economist, banker, artist, and politician. He served as European Commissioner for Research, Science and Innovation from 2014 to 2019 and has been mayor of Lisbon since October 18, 2021.29.02.1936–08.12.1996
Marin Sorescu
Marin Sorescu (1936–1996) was a Romanian poet, playwright, translator, and artist. A prominent figure of the Romanian poetic wave alongside Nichita Stănescu and Ana Blandiana, his work encompasses both poetry and drama.01.02.1868–28.06.1916
Ștefan Luchian
Ștefan Luchian (1868–1916) was a Romanian artist known for his portraits. His work is associated with Impressionism, Post-Impressionism, Art Nouveau, Modernism, and Symbolism.13.06.1935–31.05.2020
Christo Javacheff
Christo Javacheff (b. June 13, 1935, Gabrovo) was an American sculptor and artist of Bulgarian origin. He was known for collaborative projects with his wife Jeanne-Claude, in which they "wrapped" various objects, including the Reichstag building.20.11.1926–12.04.2011
Miroslav Tichý
Miroslav Tichý (1926–2011) was a Czech artist, photographer, graphic artist, and draftsman. Born and died in Kyjov, he worked in Czechoslovakia and the Czech Republic, contributing to multiple art forms including graphics and photography.12.06.1930–22.05.2016
Adolf Born
Adolf Born (June 12, 1930 – May 22, 2016) was a Czech artist, illustrator, caricaturist, and animation director. He also worked as a screenwriter, writer, stage designer, and postage stamp designer, contributing extensively to graphic arts and animation.19.02.1924–28.01.1999
František Vláčil
František Vláčil (1924‒1999) was a Czech film director, screenwriter, artist, and graphic designer. His 1967 film "Marketa Lazarová" was recognized in 1998 as the best Czech film ever made. He also received the Czech Lion award during his career.02.08.1853–19.06.1928