Jacob Lawrence | Dynamic cubism

Jacob Armstead Lawrence (1917-2000) was an American painter known for his portrayal of African-American historical subjects and contemporary life.

Lawrence referred to his style as "dynamic cubism", an art form popularized in Europe which drew great inspiration from West African and Meso-American art. For his compositions, Lawrence found inspiration in everyday life in Harlem.

He brought the African-American experience to life using blacks and browns juxtaposed with vivid colors.

Vu Cao Dam (1908-2000)

La diga di Vu Cao è nata nel 1908 ad Hanoi, nel Vietnam del Nord.

Ha iniziato la sua educazione formale presso l'École des Beaux Arts di Hanoi, quando aveva ventitré anni gli è stata assegnata una borsa di studio che gli ha permesso di studiare e viaggiare in Francia.

Trasferitosi a Parigi nel 1932 dopo aver ottenuto la borsa di studio per ulteriori studi di scultura, in seguito lasciò la scultura per la pittura.

Nel 1949 si trasferì nel sud della Francia dove divenne vicino di casa di Marc Chagall, che ebbe una grande influenza sul suo lavoro.

Pal Fried | Vintage style Figurative painter

Pál Fried (1893-1976), Hungarian-born American painter⏭, a well-known Hungarian painter of the 20th century whose art is mostly associated with portraits of high society Parisian women, ballerinas, Oriental and western scenes, seascapes, primary working with oil and pastels, experimenting with light and movement in his work.

For biographical notes -in english and italian- and other works by Fried see:

• Pal Fried | La Belle Époque | Vintage figurative painter ➻
• Pal Fried | Ballet Dancers ➻

Burton Silverman, 1928 | Figurative painter

A renowned portraitist and radical Realist, Burton Silverman has remained true to his own style despite his being surrounded by Abstract Expressionism and the contemporary art movement in his native New York City.

Silverman studied at the Art Students League, Columbia University, and Pratt Institute of Art in New York, and later taught at the Art Students League.

His paintings may be found in public and private collections across America.

Francis Picabia | Dada / Surrealist painter

Francis Picabia (born Francis-Marie Martinez de Picabia, 22 January 1879 - 30 November 1953) was a French avant-garde painter, poet and typographist. After experimenting with Impressionism and Pointillism, Picabia became associated with Cubism.

His highly abstract planar compositions were colourful and rich in contrasts.

He was one of the early major figures of the Dada movement in the United States and in France. He was later briefly associated with Surrealism, but would soon turn his back on the art establishment.

Jean-Philippe Richard, 1947 | Figurative sculptor

"Each sculpture should constitute an absolute maximum with few elements. Especially for the essential things: for example, to be able to see an expression even in an eyeless face" - Jean-Philippe Richard.

Jean-Philippe Richard was born in Paris in 1947 (France).

Since 1978, lives and works in Mirabel-aux-Baronnies in Provence (France).

Member of the Syndicat National des Sculpteurs et Plasticiens.

Brian Tull, 1975 | Pop Art / Photorealism painter

Brian Tull describes his work by saying: “Born in 1975, the only option I have to remember the 1930’s through ‘50’s, is through my imagination. I let my mind visit the people, their era, stories and photographs, then I translate my own narrative through painting".

Headlights on a two-lane highway, sun rays through trees, trains on a rainy night. They come from small towns and large towns. I see paintings in folk songs from the ‘30’s, passersby on the streets, and in the gospel the preacher talked about on Sunday morning. Ideas for my paintings come from the past and present, from all things nostalgic.

Romain de Tirtoff | Art Déco Painter / Sculptor

Romain de Tirtoff / Роман Петрович Тыртов, detto Erté (1892-1990), è stato un pittore, scultore, costumista e scenografo teatrale Russo naturalizzato Francese.

Fu uno dei massimi rappresentanti dell'Art Déco. Fu scultore, designer e disegnatore di moda, apprezzato anche come disegnatore di gioielli, figurinista, costumista teatrale, scenografo ed illustratore di riviste.

Russo di nascita si trasferì a Parigi nel 1912, a soli 19 anni. Esordì per le sue capacità nel 1915, quando cominciò a disegnare la copertina per Harper's Bazar.

A Parigi collabora con i maggiori spettacoli del music-hall, creando i costumi di scena per Mistinguett e Marion Davies.

Nel 1969 illustrò un volume dei Beatles.

Ciò che di lui è più noto, sono le raffinate produzioni in stile art déco: i soggetti preferiti delle sue opere sono figure femminili, eleganti e longilinee.

John Silver, 1959 | Figurative painter

British painter🎨 John Silver was born in Macclesfield Cheshire. UK.

- I am a professional artist and am known worldwide for my Canine artwork.

Though I also paint many other subjects such as figuratives, fantasy, equestrian and landscapes. I have over 100 limited edition prints published by the major publishers over the last 14 years or so and also many self published prints.

I am self taught and I knew I wanted to be an artist by the age of five years old!

My work is now seen as an 'investment' by collectors. Which is something that I am very proud of and humbled by.

Adrian Gottlieb, 1975 | Figurative / Portrait painter

Naturalist painter and portraitist Adrian Gottlieb was born in northeastern Vermont. He currently lives and paints from a studio in Southern California.

By the age of 15, Gottlieb had already exhibited in the VT state capitol, and had been recognized by Vermont Governors Madeline Kunin and Howard Dean, his painting of Vermont's Abenaki Indian Tribal Council was purchased by the University of Vermont for permanent exhibition.

Gottlieb was chosen the first place national winner (painting and graphics category) of the 1993 Young Inventors and Creators of America Award - a competition designed and funded by the US Patents, Trademarks and Copyright Offices, and the US Library of Congress.