Odd Nerdrum is a famous Swedish-born Norwegian painter, draftsman and printmaker. He is best known for his figurative paintings created using classical techniques and for his 'On Kitsch' manifesto discussing the Kitsch art movement. Famous Odd Nerdrum paintings include “Woman with Milk", “The Iron Law”, "The Savior of Painting", "Man Bitten by a Snake", "Sleeping prophet", … [Read more...] about Odd Nerdrum Quotes on Art
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Diego Rivera Quotes on Art
Diego Rivera was a famous Mexican painter and husband of Frida Kahlo. He is best known for his large wall murals, often with social and political messages in them. Much controversy surrounded his "Man at the Crossroads" mural painted in the Rockefeller Center, which was commissioned by Nelson Rockefeller. The artist added symbols of communism, which included a portrait of Leon … [Read more...] about Diego Rivera Quotes on Art
Frida Kahlo Quotes on Art
Frida Kahlo was a famous Mexican painter. She is best known for her naive, raw and revealing self-portrait paintings that depicted her struggles in life. Famous Frida Kahlo paintings include “Frieda and Diego Rivera", “Henry Ford Hospital”, "What the Water Gave Me", "The Two Fridas", "The Broken Column", "Viva la Vida, Watermelons", "The Wounded Deer", "The Suicide of Dorothy … [Read more...] about Frida Kahlo Quotes on Art
Martin Kippenberger Quotes on Art
Martin Kippenberger was a famous German painter and conceptual artist. He is best known for his controversial and sometimes shocking works in a variety of media and styles. Famous Martin Kippenberger artworks include “Martin, into the Corner, You Should Be Ashamed of Yourself (Martin, ab in die Ecke und schäm Dich)”, "The Raft of the Medusa”, "Alcohol Torture", "Dialogue with … [Read more...] about Martin Kippenberger Quotes on 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
Chris Ofili Quotes on Art
Chris Ofili is a famous contemporary black British artist. He is best known for his elephant dung works and for winning the Turner Prize in 1998. Famous Chris Ofili works include “No Woman No Cry”, "The Holy Virgin Mary", “Double Captain Shit and the Legend of the Black Stars” and "Popcorn Shells". Mini biography: Born Christopher Ofili on the 10th of October, 1968 in … [Read more...] about Chris Ofili 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
Francis Bacon Quotes on Art
Francis Bacon is a famous 20th century expressive British painter. See Sir Francis Bacon the Philosopher here. Bacon is known for his highly distorted and disfigured nudes and portraits. The artist often used the triptych format for his portraits and depictions of the figure. He produced mostly paintings. Famous Francis Bacon paintings include “Three Studies for a Crucifixion”, … [Read more...] about Francis Bacon 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
Jenny Saville Quotes on Art
Jenny Saville is a popular contemporary British painter and was part of the YBO or Young British Artists group. She's known for her very large and confronting images of the female nude. Saville's paintings have sold at auction for more than ten million dollars, making her one of the highest selling woman artists alive. She produces paintings, drawings, and photographs. Famous … [Read more...] about Jenny Saville Quotes on Art