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Пабло Пикасо 1881–1973
Испанска Born in Малага Кубизъм, Сюрреализъм Wikipedia in 32/32 languages
Modern: original voices
Пабло Пикасо (1881–1973) is the most famous Modern художник, whose singular vision gave us Герника и Старият китарист. Next stand Анди Уорхол, Фрида Кало, Салвадор Дали и Пийт Мондриан. These 99 художници, from Морис Дени (born 1870) to Анселм Кифер (born 1945), came from 26 countries.
Our selection. Artists whose works our catalogue attaches to Modern, in the order of our fame ranking. Artists born after 1955 with no Wikidata identifier stay out until verified. The Wikipedia figure counts our 32 languages with an article on the artist.
In brief
One artist at a time
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Испанска Born in Малага Кубизъм, Сюрреализъм Wikipedia in 32/32 languages
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Мексиканка Born in Койоакан Сюрреализъм, мексиканско народно изкуство, реализъм Wikipedia in 32/32 languages
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Испанска Born in Барселона ['Сюрреализъм', 'Фовизъм', 'Експресионизъм'] Wikipedia in 32/32 languages
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Руско-френска Born in Лйозна Експресионизъм, Кубизъм, Фовизъм, Сюрреализъм Wikipedia in 32/32 languages
He absorbs the fragmented structures of Cubism and the intense color of Fauvism, yet he filters these avant-garde movements through a deeply personal lens. The result is a style that bridges Expressionism and abstraction. Paris arrives in 1910 or 1911, a sudden shift from the provincial constraints of the Russian Empire.
Where to see The legacy of his vision remains anchored in several key institutions across the globe.
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Франско-американска Born in Блейнвил-сюр-Мер ['Кубизъм', 'Дадаизъм', 'Концептуално изкуство'] Wikipedia in 31/32 languages
He found himself drawn to the ideas of Paul Cézanne, whose approach to form and structure left a mark on his developing vision. It was during this time that he produced Coffee Mill, a work that signaled his growing interest in the mechanical and the conceptual. The ripples from his provocations reached far beyond the small circles of the avant-garde, eventually reshaping the very foundations of how we perceive creativity.
Where to see To follow the traces of his restless intellect, one might travel to the Philadelphia Museum of Art.
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Германска и швейцарска Born in Мюнхенбухзее Експресионизъм, Кубизъм, Сюрреализъм Wikipedia in 31/32 languages
Angel Applicant (1939). За да откриете следите от неговото изключително богато творчество, трябва да пътувате до Берн, Швейцария.
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Американец Born in Коуди Абстрактен експресионизъм Wikipedia in 31/32 languages
He moved away from the traditional easel, choosing instead to lay his canvases directly upon the floor. He did not merely apply paint; he dripped, splashed, and flung it from above, letting the liquid fall in unpredictable patterns. He was among the first American painters to be recognized as a peer of the great 20th-century European masters, proving that a new, visceral language could emerge from the soil of the United States.
Where to see In New York City, the Museum of Modern Art holds several of his canvases, allowing viewers to stand before the sprawling, uncentered compositions that defined his era.
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Украинец/Руснак Born in Киев Супрематизъм, Абстрактно изкуство Wikipedia in 31/32 languages
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Италианец Born in Ливорно Експресионизъм Wikipedia in 32/32 languages
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Френска Born in Аржантьой ['Фавизъм', 'Кубизъм', 'Аналитичен кубизъм', 'Синтетичен кубизъм'] Wikipedia in 31/32 languages
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Белгерец Born in Лесин Сюрреализъм Wikipedia in 32/32 languages
Magritte’s early forays into painting around 1915 were marked by an Impressionistic sensibility. The 1914 painting The Song of Love left a lasting impression on him, introducing a sense of dreamlike tension that resonated deeply.
Where to see The preservation of his visual puzzles is distributed across several major institutions, ensuring his presence remains felt in both Europe and the Americas.
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Австрийска Born in Тулн на Дунав Австрийски експресионизъм Wikipedia in 32/32 languages
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Германец Born in Брюл ['Дадаизъм', 'Сюрреализъм'] Wikipedia in 30/32 languages
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Ирландец Born in Дъблин Експресионизъм, Кубизъм, Сюрреализъм Wikipedia in 30/32 languages
Three Studies for Figures at the Base of a Crucifixion (1944).
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Германец Born in Дрезден ['Фотореализъм', 'Абстракция'] Wikipedia in 28/32 languages
After dropping out of school at age fifteen, Richter enters the industrial landscape of post-war Germany. From 1957 to 1961, he remains within the academy's structure, working as a master trainee. In 1972, he represented West Germany at the Venice Biennale, a moment that solidified his standing on the international stage.
Where to see The physical presence of Richter’s practice spans major institutional collections across Europe.
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Dutch-American Born in Ротердам Abstract Expressionism Wikipedia in 30/32 languages
The evenings belong to the Academie van Beeldende Kunsten en Technische Wetenschappen. From his teenage years until 1924, he attends these classes in Rotterdam, balancing the demands of work with the study of formal art. He moves through a landscape of ideas, absorbing the influence of Stuart Davis and John Graham, whose presence helps steer his vocabulary away from literal depiction.
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Американка Born in Сън Пъри Американски модернизъм Wikipedia in 31/32 languages
Georgia O'Keeffe was born on November 15, 1887, in a farmhouse near Sun Prairie, Wisconsin. Her father, Francis Calyxtus O'Keeffe, and her mother, Ida Totto O'Keeffe, raised her in this rural setting. His methods moved her away from the constraints of strict realism.
Where to see To see her paintings in person, one can travel to Santa Fe, New Mexico, where The Georgia O'Keeffe Museum holds a significant portion of her output.
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Американски Born in Дъгавпилс Цветово полево изкуство
No. 10 (Brown Black Sienna on Dark Wine).
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Германец Born in Мюнхен Немски експресионизъм Wikipedia in 31/32 languages
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Мексиканец Born in Гуанахуато Мексикански мурализ, Социален реализъм Wikipedia in 31/32 languages
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Френска Born in Аржантан ['Кубизъм', 'Тубизъм', "Секция д'Ор", 'Пуризъм', 'Дадаизъм', 'Конструктивизъм'] Wikipedia in 27/32 languages
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Италианец Born in Волос Метафизично изкуство Wikipedia in 29/32 languages
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Италианец Born in Реджо ди Калабрия Футуризъм Wikipedia in 28/32 languages
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Австрийска, чешка, британска Born in Пьохларн Експресионизъм, Виенска авангарда Wikipedia in 29/32 languages
He developed a nervously animated style, using bold lines and imagery that drew inspiration from Medieval compositions. He was a leading figure of the Expressionist movement, moving away from simple visual accuracy to capture something much deeper. He believed that art should maintain a connection to the concrete world, a philosophy that helped shape the development of Expressionism in Vienna and across Europe.
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Германец Born in Ашафенбург Германски експресионизъм Wikipedia in 32/32 languages
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Испанска Born in Мадрид Кубизъм, Синтетичен кубизъм, Аналитичен кубизъм Wikipedia in 31/32 languages
He does not simply break an object apart; he reconstructs it through a series of intersecting planes. In many of his works, he moves away from the chaotic, shattering abstraction seen in earlier Cubism, opting instead for a more organized and legible structure. His work grew from the foundations laid by Paul Cézanne, specifically the way the older painter explored the underlying structure of form and space.
Where to see Tracing the physical presence of his work requires a trip through several major collections.
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Армениско-американска Born in Ван Абстрактен експресионизъм, Сюрреализъм Wikipedia in 24/32 languages
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French Born in Хавър Art Brut Wikipedia in 23/32 languages
Figure in Red (Personnage au costume rouge) (1961).
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Френска Born in Шато ['Фювизъм', 'Нов класицизъм'] Wikipedia in 28/32 languages
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Колумбиец Born in Меделин Ботероизъм Wikipedia in 28/32 languages
Dancing in Colombia (1980) улавя оживена сцена с музиканти и танцьори, използвайки гъсти слоеве боя, за да придаде на фигурите тактилна, тежка текстура. В контраст на това, по-късните му творби често се изправят срещу по-мрачните аспекти на родната му страна. Mona Lisa, Age Twelve. Присъствието на Фернандо Ботеро се усеща в тихите ъгли на Богота, по-специално в историческия квартал Ла Канделария.
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Германец Born in Унтерхаус ['Нова обективност', 'Дадаизъм', 'Експресионизъм'] Wikipedia in 28/32 languages
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Полска Born in Варшава Арт Деко, Кубизъм Wikipedia in 30/32 languages
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Френски Born in Париж Фуавизъм Wikipedia in 26/32 languages
Vlaminck stands as a cornerstone figure within the Fauvist movement (1904–1908), distinguished by its audacious embrace of color and simplified forms. Alongside luminaries like André Derain and Henri Matisse, he spearheaded this revolutionary artistic cohort that boldly challenged established conventions of representation. However, his creative spirit found its most potent inspiration in Vincent van Gogh.
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Германец Born in Лайпциг Експресионизъм, Нова обективност Wikipedia in 27/32 languages
Бесо е известен със своите смели цветове и сложни текстури, които създават въздействие върху зрителя и предава истинската същност на творбите му. Той използва различни техники за рисуване и инкрустация, като например маслени бои и акварели, за да постигне желаните ефекти.
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Унгарско-френска Born in Печ Оп Арт, Кинетично изкуство, Геометрична абстракция Wikipedia in 27/32 languages
He did not rely on traditional light sources or classical chiaroscuro to create form. In works like Torony-Nagy, the intersection of crisp white lines with deep blues and emerald greens creates a rhythmic optical vibration. In 1982, his work traveled into space when serigraphs were included aboard the French-Soviet spacecraft Salyut 7.
Where to see Tracing the physical presence of his work requires traveling across several locations in France and Hungary.
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Австрийски и Нова Зеландия Born in Виена Свободен стил Wikipedia in 29/32 languages
Роден: 15 декември 1928 г., Виена, Австрия. Починал: 19 февруари 2000 г.
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Германец Born in Донауешинген Неоекспресионизъм Wikipedia in 23/32 languages
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Френска Born in Ньой сюр Сен Нов реализъм Wikipedia in 26/32 languages
Niki de Saint Phalle was born Catherine Marie-Agnès Fal de Saint Phalle on October 29, 1930, in Neuilly-sur-Seine, France. Her father, André Marie de Saint Phalle, whose banking company went bankrupt during the Wall Street Crash of 1929, came from an old noble family from France.
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Френско-американка Born in Париж Абстрактен експресионизъм, сюрреализъм Wikipedia in 27/32 languages
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британски художник Born in Берлин Реализъм Wikipedia in 23/32 languages
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Британски Born in Касълфорд Модернизъм, абстрактна скулптура Wikipedia in 29/32 languages
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Американски Born in Филаделфия Дада, Сюрреализъм
His experimental films—such as Le Retour à la Raison (1923) and L'Étoile de Mer (1928)—were characterized by their surreal imagery, unconventional editing techniques, and a deliberate rejection of traditional narrative structures.
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Френски-Поляк Born in Париж Класически, Фигуративен Wikipedia in 20/32 languages
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Германец Born in Крефелд Флукс, Перформанс Wikipedia in 28/32 languages
He radically challenged conventional notions of creativity and authorship, emphasizing participation and social engagement.
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Германец Born in Берлин Берлинско Дада, Нова обективност Wikipedia in 28/32 languages
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Германец / Франзец Born in Страсбург Дадаизъм / Супрематизм / Абстрактно изкуство Wikipedia in 29/32 languages
His parents, a French mother and a German father, instilled within him an inherent curiosity about diverse cultures and perspectives, fostering a lifelong fascination with the interplay between tradition and innovation. Major retrospectives organized by the Museum of Modern Art in New York (1958) and the Musée National d’Art Moderne in Paris (1962) further cemented his legacy as one of the foremost sculptors of his generation.
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Френски Born in Париж Кубизъм, Дадаизм, Сюрреализъм Wikipedia in 26/32 languages
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Шведско-американска Born in Малмьо Поп арт Wikipedia in 25/32 languages
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Испанско-мексиканска Born in Ангелес Пара-сюрреализъм Wikipedia in 19/32 languages
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Нидерландски Born in Утрехт Де Стил, Неопластицизъм Wikipedia in 27/32 languages
He was a prolific writer, poet, critic, and theorist – using his pen to articulate the complex theoretical underpinnings of De Stijl and challenge conventional notions of art and aesthetics. The early impact of Vincent van Gogh's expressive brushwork instilled in him a deep appreciation for emotional intensity, while Kandinsky’s Rückblicke provided the crucial conceptual framework for embracing abstraction as a means of accessing spiritual truth.
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Украинец/Русь Born in Москва Конструктивизъм Wikipedia in 26/32 languages
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Френски Born in Париж Експресионизъм, Фавизъм Wikipedia in 23/32 languages
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Унгарец Born in Бяч-Кайала Конструктивизъм, Баухаус Wikipedia in 29/32 languages
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Британски Born in Брайтън Арт Нуво Wikipedia in 27/32 languages
Beardsley's artistic vision was profoundly shaped by Japanese woodcuts—particularly those depicting grotesque imagery and unsettling narratives—which captivated him during his formative years. This fascination with the macabre and fantastical translated into a strikingly original approach to illustration, characterized by elaborate compositions, meticulously refined lines, and an exploration of themes bordering on eroticism.
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Scottish-American Born in Абердин Architectural sculpture Wikipedia in 28/32 languages
His son, Alexander Stirling Calder, followed in his father’s footsteps as a sculptor, perpetuating the Calder family tradition of artistic excellence.
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Американски Born in Малден ['Минимализъм', 'Пост-пейинтеристична абстракция'] Wikipedia in 22/32 languages
Stella не търсеше емоционалната турбуленция или субективния жест, които определяха художници като Полк и Клайн; той искаше нещо по-чисто, по-обективно – дестилирана версия на живописта до нейните най-фундаментални елементи.
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British-Mexican Born in Клейтън ле Удс Surrealism Wikipedia in 22/32 languages
Arca de Noé (1967), жизненопредставящо Ноевия ковчег, препълнен с фантастични същества, е отличен пример за нейното изследване на темите за сътворението и обновлението.
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Украинка Born in Киевска област Наивно изкуство, Народно изкуство Wikipedia in 26/32 languages
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Мексикански Born in Чиуауа Социален реализъм, Мурализъм Wikipedia in 24/32 languages
His studies at the Academy of San Carlos proved pivotal, not only honing his technical skills but also fostering a rebellious spirit that would soon find expression in his groundbreaking approach to mural painting. This rebellious impulse would continue throughout his life, driving him to confront injustice wherever he encountered it and advocating tirelessly for the rights of marginalized communities.
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Германец Born in Олешница Капиталист Реализъм; Ньооекпресионизъм Wikipedia in 22/32 languages
His early life was marked by displacement; as a child, he fled with his family first to Thuringia and then, seeking refuge from Communist rule, to West Germany in 1953. In the 1980s, Polke dramatically returned to painting, but not in any conventional sense.
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Born in Торино Wikipedia in 25/32 languages
"Абстрактна скорост + звук (Velocità Astratta + Rumore)" е значима творба, изследваща скоростта, символизирана от автомобил. "Уличната лампа" exemplifies неговото проучване на светлината, атмосферата и движението.
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Американка Born in Манхатън Абстрактен експресионизъм, Color Field Wikipedia in 19/32 languages
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Американка Born in Гейлсбърг Сюрреализъм Wikipedia in 20/32 languages
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Американски Born in Лексингтън Абстрактен експресионизъм Wikipedia in 21/32 languages
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Германец/Американски Born in Ню Йорк Изразяване Wikipedia in 23/32 languages
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Унгарско-индийска Born in Будапеща Модерно индийско изкуство, Авангард Wikipedia in 20/32 languages
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Нидерландски Born in Амстердам Кобра
Appel’s artistic journey truly ignited with the formation of the CoBrA group in 1948 – an acronym derived from Copenhagen, Brussels, and Amsterdam, representing the movement's core cities. Influenced by masters like Pablo Picasso and Henri Matisse, as well as the raw energy of Jean Dubuffet, Appel rejected rigid formalism in favor of intuitive expression. The influence of Picasso and Matisse is evident in Appel’s early works, particularly his still lifes, where he skillfully captures the textures and colors of everyday objects with a masterful eye for composition.
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Американски Born in Ню Йорк Абстрактен експресионизъм Wikipedia in 23/32 languages
Vir Heroicus Sublimis (1958-60), монументална творба, допълнително затвърди този подход, с множество zips, създаващи усещане за пространствена дълбочина и предизвикващи чувства на възхищение и копнеж. "Zip"-ът не беше просто естетичен елемент; той беше структурна единица, същевременно разделяща и обединяваща платното, действайки като символичен маркер на човешко присъствие в безкрайното.
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Португалска Born in Лисабон Сюрреализъм, Експресионизъм, Феминистки изкуство Wikipedia in 18/32 languages
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Германо-американец Born in Ботроп Геометрична абстракция Wikipedia in 27/32 languages
His tenure as head of the design department at Yale University, from 1950 until his retirement in 1958, cemented his reputation as a profoundly influential teacher.
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Чешка Born in Опатово ['Реализъм', 'Символизъм', 'Орфизъм', 'Кубизъм', 'Абстракция'] Wikipedia in 24/32 languages
Amorpha, Fugue en deux couleurs, субектът вече не е човек или място, а самото взаимодействие на цвета. Тази творба често се цитира като един от първите случаи на напълно нерепрезентативна живопис. Слоистовете пигмент не описват сцена; те създават ритъм от светлина и движение, който съществува независимо от всеки физически модел. Disks of Newton, Study for Fugue in Two Colors, около 1911 г.
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Мексикански Born in Сиудад Гусман Мексикански мурализъм Wikipedia in 25/32 languages
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Italian Born in Куарниенто Futurism, Metaphysical art Wikipedia in 23/32 languages
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Португалско-френска Born in Лисабон Абстрактно изкуство, Art Informel Wikipedia in 17/32 languages
Signature works
A timeline
Figures
| Франция | 16 |
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| САЩ | 15 |
| Германия | 13 |
| Испания | 5 |
| Обединено кралство | 5 |
| Мексико | 4 |
| Нидерландия | 4 |
| Италия | 4 |
| 1870s | 13 |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 27 |
| 1890s | 15 |
| 1900s | 15 |
| 1910s | 6 |
| 1920s | 13 |
| 1930s | 7 |
| 1940s | 3 |
| MoMA - Музеят на модерното изкуство | 15 |
|---|---|
| Art Institute of Chicago | 7 |
| Метрополитън Музей на изкуствата | 4 |
| Баварски държавни списъци с произведения на изкуството | 4 |
| Lenbachhaus | 3 |
| Музей Фолкванг | 3 |
| Музей „Соломон Р. Гугенхайм“ | 3 |
| Tate Modern | 2 |
Every name
Questions
First place goes to Пабло Пикасо (#1); Анди Уорхол (#2) and Фрида Кало (#3) complete the podium.
Пабло Пикасо (#1), Анди Уорхол (#2), Фрида Кало (#3), Салвадор Дали (#4) и Пийт Мондриан (#5).
Париж: 7 of the художници in this list were born there.
This list includes 17 women: Фрида Кало (#3), Джорджия О‘Киф (#23), Яйои Кусама (#32), Тамара де Лемпицка (#41), Ники де Сент Пол (#50), Луиз Буржоа (#52), Ремедиос Варо (#65) и Леонора Карингтън (#75).
The highest-ranked living художници in this list are Герхард Рихтер (#19), Джаспър Джонс (#21) и Анселм Кифер (#49).
The museums holding the most key works of this list are MoMA - Музеят на модерното изкуство (15), Art Institute of Chicago (7) и Метрополитън Музей на изкуствата (4).
Франция: 16 of the 99 художници in this list were born there, then САЩ (15) и Германия (13).
The earliest-born художник in this list is Морис Дени (#73), born in 1870.
“This process was less about controlled brushwork and more about a rhythmic, almost primal release of energy onto the surface.” — from our biography of Джаксън Полък (#10).
Most художници in this list were born in the 1880s (27 of 99), between 1870 and 1945 overall.
The highest-ranked художници born in Франция are Марсел Дюшан (#8), Жорж Брак (#13), Фернан Леже (#28), Жан Дюбюфе (#36) и Андре Дьорен (#37).
Our catalogue holds 29,146 works by these художници.
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