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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John Olsen Quotes on Art
John Olsen is a famous Australian painter and printmaker. He is best known for his depictions of the Australian landscape and he became the oldest artist to win the Archibald Prize for his self portrait painting in 2005 at the age of 77. Famous John Olsen paintings include “Five Bells", “Golden summer, Clarendon”, "Summer in the You Beaut Country", "Spanish Encounter", "Salute … [Read more...] about John Olsen Quotes on Art
Christopher Wool Quotes on Art
Christopher Wool is a famous American abstract painter, printmaker, photographer and sculptor. He is best known for his large black and white text paintings and painterly monochromatic abstract works. Famous Christopher Wool paintings include “Untitled (FOOL)", “Untitled "RIOT)”, "Apocalypse Now", "If you can't take a Joke", "Untitled (CHAMELEON)", "Maggie's Brain", "Black … [Read more...] about Christopher Wool Quotes on Art
David Hockney Quotes on Art
David Hockney is a famous British painter, printmaker and draftsman. He is best known for his sunlit California works of figures in and around the swimming pool. Famous David Hockney paintings include “A Bigger Grand Canyon", “Portrait of an Artist (Pool with Two Figures)”, "Peter Getting Out of Nick's Pool", "We Two Boys Together Clinging", "A Bigger Splash", "Bigger Trees … [Read more...] about David Hockney Quotes on Art
Elisabeth Cummings Quotes on Art
Elisabeth Cummings is a famous Australian painter and printmaker. She is best known for her depictions of the Australian landscape in both painting and printmaking. Famous Elisabeth Cummings works include “Harbour Lights”, "Journey through the studio", "Stones and Wild Flowers", "Studio In The Bush", “Arkaroola Landscape” and "After the wet, Elcho Island". Mini biography: … [Read more...] about Elisabeth Cummings Quotes on 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
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
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
Georg Baselitz Quotes on Art
Georg Baselitz is German painter and sculptor known for his expressive paintings and wooden sculpture. He is best known for his upside down paintings. He produces paintings, prints and sculpture. Famous Georg Baselitz artworks include “Rebel”, “Folkdance - Tired”, “Bonjour Monsieur Courbet”, “Oberon (Remix)”, and “Where is the Yellow Milkjug, Mrs Bird?”. Mini biography: Born … [Read more...] about Georg Baselitz Quotes on 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