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28.04.1863–10.03.1947

Narisara Nuwattiwong

Prince Chitcharoen, known as Narisara Nuwattiwong, was a Siamese royal family member, minister, general, scholar, artist, and architect. Born in Bangkok on April 28, 1863, he made significant contributions to Thailand’s cultural heritage until his death on March 10, 1947.

23.07.1932–?

Ho-Kan

Ho-Kan, born on July 23, 1932, in Nanjing, is an influential Chinese contemporary artist, calligrapher, and critic. He played a significant role in the development of avant-garde art by founding the Tongfang movement. Ho-Kan's oeuvre spans various genres, including conceptual art, avant-garde, and concept art. Beyond painting, he is also recognized as a…

24.07.1901–23.01.1958

Ilia Beshkov

Ilia Beshkov (1901–1958) was a Bulgarian painter, graphic artist, engraver, caricaturist, and illustrator. He worked across painting, graphics, and caricature, and was also an art teacher and figure in the arts community. He lived and died in Sofia, Bulgaria.

14.12.1951–?

Vezhdi Rashidov

Vezhdi Letifovich Rashidov, born December 14, 1951, in Dimitrovgrad, Bulgaria, is a Bulgarian sculptor and artist. He served as Minister of Culture in the governments of Boyko Borissov between 2009–2013 and 2014–2017 and has held multiple terms as a member of the National Assembly.

23.05.1859–09.05.1915

Jaroslav Věšín

Jaroslav Věšín (1859–1915), a Czech-born artist, significantly influenced Bulgarian art as a founder of its modern form in the 19th and 20th centuries. Known for battle scenes, he was also an officer, genre painter, and ex-libris artist.

19.02.1897–25.01.1927

Ivan Milev

Ivan Milev Lalev (1897–1927) was a Bulgarian artist and stage designer, a leading figure of Bulgarian modernism and expressionism. Born in Kazanlyk, he made a significant contribution to the development of national art in the early 20th century.

22.06.1890–23.12.1970

Aleksander Warma

Aleksander Warma (1890–1970) was an Estonian statesman and diplomat. He served as prime minister with presidential powers of the Estonian government in exile and held various ministerial roles. A naval officer in both Imperial Russia and Estonia, he later lived in Sweden, where he died.

27.03.1921–18.12.2008

Ivan Rabuzin

Ivan Rabuzin (1921–2008) was a Croatian artist and political figure known for his work in naive art. His style is marked by simplicity and directness. In 1972, French art historian Anatole Jakovsky called him "one of the greatest naive painters of all time."

04.05.1921–02.01.2005

Edo Murtić

Edo Murtić (1921–2005) was a Croatian artist and stage designer known for abstract expressionism. Born in Velika Pisanica, he worked in painting, graphics, ceramics, and theater design. He was a founding member of the art group "Mart."

08.06.1886–28.03.1972

Vera Nikolić Podrinska

Vera Nikolić Podrinska (1886–1972) was a Croatian painter, writer, and philanthropist known for her contributions to Croatian art and literature. She lived and worked in Zagreb, fostering the cultural heritage of Croatia throughout her lifetime.

08.04.1816–16.03.1900

Frederic William Burton

Frederic William Burton (1816–1900) was an Irish artist and art historian associated with the Pre-Raphaelite movement. He worked in historical painting, portraiture, and genre scenes and served as the third director of the National Gallery, London.

01.05.1854–24.01.1920

Percy French

Percy French (1854–1920) was an Irish engineer, artist, composer, poet, and songwriter. Noted for his song "Are Ye Right There Michael," he combined multiple artistic disciplines and contributed to Ireland’s musical and poetic heritage.

03.12.1802–23.02.1887

Michael Seymour

Michael Seymour (1802–1887) was a British Royal Navy admiral, naval officer, and politician. He was also a traveler and artist connected with Ireland and the United Kingdom, known for works depicting Venezuela.

08.10.1959–?

Gavin Friday

Gavin Friday (born Finbarr Martin Hanvey on October 8, 1959, Dublin, Ireland) is an Irish singer, songwriter, composer, actor, and artist. He co-founded the post-punk band The Virgin Prunes and was a member of the British rock group The Fall.

16.11.1793–09.02.1861

Francis Danby

Francis Danby (1793–1861) was an Irish Romantic artist known for his dramatic landscapes. He developed a unique style within the Bristol School of artists and was active primarily during the 1820s in London.

16.03.1913–18.06.1968

Nína Tryggvadóttir

Nína Tryggvadóttir (1913–1968) was an Icelandic artist associated with abstract expressionism, whose work reflects Icelandic cultural traditions through abstract art.

11.05.1874–18.10.1954

Einar Jónsson

Einar Jónsson (May 11, 1874 – October 18, 1954) was an Icelandic sculptor known for his work "Thorfinn Karlsefni." Born in South Iceland, he spent his life contributing to Icelandic sculpture and visual arts.

18.09.1899–18.08.1982

Carlos Botelho

Carlos Botelho (1899–1982) was a Portuguese painter, illustrator, and cartoonist, recognized as a major figure in 20th-century Portuguese art. He was born and died in Lisbon, leaving a significant cultural legacy.

08.05.1929–05.08.2015

Ana Hatherly

Ana Hatherly (1929–2015) was a Portuguese poet, translator, literary historian, artist, experimental filmmaker, and university professor. She was a significant figure in Portuguese culture in recent decades.

22.10.1896–29.06.1967

José Leitão de Barros

José Leitão de Barros (1896–1967) was a Portuguese documentary film director, actor, writer, journalist, artist, and art historian. He is considered a classic figure in national cinema, known for films like "Ala-Arriba!" and "Inés de Castro."

1934–present

Uthman Taha

Uthman Taha is a Saudi calligrapher of Syrian origin, born in 1934 in Aleppo. He is known as the calligrapher of the Madinan Quran, published by the King Fahd Complex for the Printing of the Holy Quran. He has contributed significantly to Islamic calligraphy.

15.09.1892–14.05.1962

Silpa Bhirasri

Silpa Bhirasri (1892–1962) was an Italian-Thai sculptor, university professor, medalist, and art critic. He is recognized as the founder of modern art in Thailand and established the art school that later became Silpakorn University.

02.02.1895–25.03.1947

Chen Cheng-po

Chen Cheng-po (1895–1947) was a Taiwanese artist and politician. In 1926, his painting "Jia Yi Street" was the first work by a Taiwanese artist exhibited at Japan's Teiten. He dedicated his life to education and the development of humanistic culture in Taiwan.

22.10.1903–1976

Zlatyu Boyadzhiev

Zlatyu Boyadzhiev (1903–1976) was a Bulgarian artist from Brezovo known for his portraits and landscapes. He was honored as a Hero of Socialist Labor and People's Artist of the People's Republic of Bulgaria. He died in Plovdiv.