Shepard Fairey is a famous American street artist, designer, political activist, illustrator, muralist, printmaker and propagandist. He is best known for his "Andre the Giant Has a Posse" campaign with a portrait of the famous wrestler and the word OBEY and for his HOPE campaign poster for Barack Obama. Famous Shepard Fairey artworks include “Andre the Giant Has a Posse … [Read more...] about Shepard Fairey Quotes about Art
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Ron English Quotes about Art
Ron English is a famous American artist, designer, toy maker, political artist, illustrator, muralist, printmaker and culture jamming activist. He is best known for his critical and sometimes humorous observations on popular culture, his "Popaganda" business, and his retakes of famous paintings. Famous Ron English artworks include “Last Supper", "Diabetic Bear (breakfast … [Read more...] about Ron English Quotes about Art
Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec Quotes about Art
Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec was a famous French painter associated with the Post-Impressionism art movement. He is best known for his paintings and posters of the colorful people in Montmartre, particularly the prostitutes and performers at the Moulin Rouge cabaret. Famous Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec artworks include “The Laundress", “Study of a Nude”, "The Artist's Mother, the … [Read more...] about Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec Quotes about Art
H. R. Giger Quotes about Art
H. R. Giger was a famous Swiss designer, painter and sculptor. He is best known for his biomechanical figures and for his design work on the Alien films made by Ridley Scott. Famous HR Giger artworks include “Hommage à Böcklin", “Necronom”, "Brain Salad Surgery", "Biomechanoiden", "Alien III, sideview III", "No. 250, Li I", "Bambi Alien", "N.Y. City III, Straight", … [Read more...] about H. R. Giger Quotes about Art
Takashi Murakami Quotes on Art
Takashi Murakami is a famous Japanese painter, sculptor and commercial artist. He is best known for his colorful anime inspired works that blur the lines between commercial work and fine art. Famous Takashi Murakami works include “Hiropon”, "My Lonesome Cowboy", "Eye Love Superflat", “Cosmos Ball” and "Mr. Dob". Mini biography: Born Takashi Murakami (村上 隆) on the 1st of … [Read more...] about Takashi Murakami Quotes on Art
Jeff Koons Quotes on Art
Jeff Koons is an American conceptual artist who works with a team of artists to create his works. He is best known for his pop culture inspired works of celebrities and everyday items that sell for record prices at art auctions worldwide. He has produced paintings, sculptures, prints, found objects, major outdoor works, and works on paper. Famous Jeff Koons works include … [Read more...] about Jeff Koons Quotes on Art
Salvador Dali Quotes on Art
Salvador Dali was an influential twentieth century artist and one of the central figures of the Surrealist art movement. The artist was a masterful self promoter and used his eccentric and ostentatious acts and behavior to attract plenty of attention. He produced paintings, drawings, prints, sculpture and photography. Famous Salvador Dali paintings include "The Great … [Read more...] about Salvador Dali Quotes on Art
Andy Warhol Biography
Famous American artist and one of the most influential artists of the twentieth century. Andy Warhol used images from popular culture like advertising, mass produced products and celebrities. He produced paintings, drawings, prints, sculpture, photographs and films. Here's some Andy Warhol Quotes and Sayings. Famous Andy Warhol artworks include “Campbell’s Soup Can I”, “Marilyn … [Read more...] about Andy Warhol Biography
Damien Hirst Quotes about Art
Damien Hirst is a popular British conceptual artist and was part of the YBO or Young British Artists group. He's one of the richest artists alive. His 2 day Sotheby's art auction of 218 works called "Beautiful Inside My Head Forever" raised $198 million USD in 2008. He produces paintings, sculpture, installations, and prints. Famous Damien Hirst artworks include “Pharmacy”, … [Read more...] about Damien Hirst Quotes about Art
Ken Done Quotes about Art
Ken Done is an influential twentieth century Australian painter and colorist. He is best known for his bold and colorful paintings of Sydney, the Australian outback and coral reefs. Done made his own path in art as he was mostly shunned by the art establishment. He put his colorful prints on t-shirts, bedding, tea towels, bikinis, posters, calendars, and much more. He also … [Read more...] about Ken Done Quotes about Art
James Rosenquist Quotes
James Rosenquist was one of the leading pop artists of the twentieth century. Along with contemporaries like Andy Warhol and Roy Lichtenstein they used images from popular culture and turned them into fine art. Rosenquist used his background as a commercial artist who painted large billboard advertising images to create his big, bold and powerful pop art paintings. He produced … [Read more...] about James Rosenquist Quotes
Brett Whiteley Quotes on Art
Brett Whiteley is an influential twentieth century Australian painter, draftsman and sculptor. He's known for his large interiors, landscapes, views of the Sydney Harbour from his Lavender Bay home, and for his mastery of line. Whiteley was a prolific artist but he struggled with addiction which hindered his growth and cut his life short. He produced paintings, drawings, … [Read more...] about Brett Whiteley Quotes on Art
Andy Warhol Quotes on Art
Andrew Warhol was one of the leading artists of the Pop Art movement and one of the most influential artists of the twentieth century. Warhol used images from popular culture like advertising, mass produced products and celebrities. He produced paintings, drawings, prints, sculpture, photographs and films. Famous Andy Warhol artworks include "Shot Sage Blue Marilyn", … [Read more...] about Andy Warhol Quotes on Art