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
Banksy Quotes about Art
Banksy is a famous British street artist, wordsmith, printmaker and activist who uses a pseudonym to stay anonymous. He is best known for his stencil artworks that fetch record amounts at auction, his public art installations, and for his views on society, politics and popular culture. Famous Banksy artworks include “Flower Thrower", "The Walled Off Hotel", “Gorilla in a Pink … [Read more...] about Banksy Quotes about Art
Yoshitomo Nara Quotes about Art
Yoshitomo Nara is a famous Japanese painter and sculptor. He is best known for his anime inspired portraits of children with big innocent eyes often hiding sinister motives. Famous Yoshitomo Nara works include “Knife Behind Back”, "Aomori-Ken (Aomori Dog)", "Frog Girl", "Sleepless Night", “Oddly Cozy” and "Light My Fire". Mini biography: Born Yoshitomo Nara (奈良 美智) on the … [Read more...] about Yoshitomo Nara Quotes about Art
Yayoi Kusama Quotes on Art
Yayoi Kusama is a famous Japanese painter, sculptor and installation artist. She is best known for her dots and spot works. Famous Yayoi Kusama works include “Infinity Room”, "Pumpkin Soft Sculpture", "Dots Obsession", "The Spirits of the Pumpkins Descended into the Heavens", “Ascension of Polka Dots” and "Infinity Nets". Mini biography: Born Yayoi Kusama (草間 彌生) on the 22nd … [Read more...] about Yayoi Kusama Quotes on 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
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