Famous contemporary artists

Julie Mehretu

Think you know all you need to know about Jackson Pollock? Well think again! Artsper has rounded up a list of 10 facts you NEED to know about this iconic American artist, famous for his unique giant abstract expressionist paintings, created with a signature drip technique! Read more on about the famous Modern artist on Artsper! - History of art, Jackson Pollock facts, Contemporary art, Modern art, Art history, Art facts

Think you know all you need to know about Yayoi Kusama? Well think again! Artsper has rounded up a list of 10 facts you NEED to know about this iconic Japanese artist, famous for her stunning vividly colored artworks! Read more on about the famous contemporary artist on Artsper! - History of art, Yayoi Kusama facts, Contemporary art, Modern art, Art history, Art facts

Impressionism changed the way that artists paint and paved the way for contemporary art. Here are the most famous Impressionist paintings that revolutionized

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Delve into the art and culture of Fox’s “Empire” through the monumental portrait paintings of Kehinde Wiley.

Wow! It is one thing to know the famous paintings in history or the artists who painted them, but to know the artists themselves – that is truly spectacular! You are clearly a Painting Connoisseur! From Van Gogh, to Matisse, to Dali, and Da Vinci – you absolutely dominated this quiz. Most people only know one or two of these artists at most, which is unsurprising, as we are not normally presented with photos of the artists themselves but of their extraordinary work. Kudos to you for your…

Pablo Picasso is perhaps the most iconic artist of the twentieth century. Here are 15 anecdotes to help you learn more about the artist's work and life.

There are countless famous watercolour artists, but only a few truly stand out. This list features Georgia O’Keeffe, Winslow Homer, Paul Klee, and Albrecht Dürer. Each of these artists create…

A strong piece of art is one of the easiest ways to introduce colour into your home so here are 8 Australian artists who are pushing colour boundaries.

Contemporary Portraits > Nearly 50 works were selected from over 2,600 entries that included painting, drawing, sculpture, photography ....

Banksy is a British street artist, and without doubt the most famous street artist in contemporary art history... But who is he? The details of this famous street artist's life remain a mystery. Artsper has put together an investigate of the top theories as to Banksy's true identity, from aliases to hip hop artists! Read the article to make up your own mind... - History of art, Banksy, Street art, Contemporary art facts

Are you looking for some new contemporary artists to teach your students about? On the Facebook Art Teachers group, members suggested LOTS of contemporary artists that they teach their students. These are now all compiled into ONE HUGE LIST on Google Docs! I added websites and short descriptions to most of the artists so it […]

For those with an appreciation for art, it's essential to familiarize yourself with renowned Asian painters who have made significant contributions to the art world. This compilation features influential artists from various regions across Asia, spotlighting talents from countries such as China, India, and Japan. Each artist brings a unique perspective and style that reflects their cultural heritage. Exploring their work can deepen your understanding of both historical and contemporary…

From Harry Styles to Alexa Chung, everyone loves Tomo Campbell's paintings.