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Shirin Neshat (26/3/57- )

Today is the occasion to bear in mind the famous Iranian visual artist Shirin Neshat (26/3/57- ). Mythology, history, social events and …

Daniel Buren

Daniel Buren (25/3/1938- )

Today is the occasion to bear in mind Daniel Buren (25/3/1938- ), who  has been developing a radical oeuvre characterised by the …

Rebecca Horn

Rebecca Horn (24/3/1944-6/9/2024)

Today is the occasion to bear mind the German artist Rebecca Horn (24/3/1944-6/9/2024). She is most famous for her body modifications such …

Yayoi Kusama (22/3/1929- )

Today is the occasion to bear in mind Yayoi Kusama (22/3/1929- ), a precursor of Pop Art, Minimalist and Feminist Art Movements, …

Agnes Martin (22/3/1912-16/12/2004)

Today is the occasion to bear in mind Agnes Martin (22/3/1912-16/12/2004), Agnes Martin imparted a legacy of abstraction that has inspired generations …

ANISH KAPOOR

Anish Kapoor (12/3/1954- )

Today is the occasion to bear in mind Anish Kapoor (12/3/1954- ), he is considered one of the most important sculptors of …

Anselm Kiefer

Anselm Kiefer (8/3/1945- )

Today is the occasion to bear in mind Anselm Kiefer (8/3/1945- ), one of the most influential artists to come out of …

Hannah Wilke

Hannah Wilke (7/3/1940-28/1/1993)

Today is the occasion to bear in mind Hannah Wilke (7/3/1940-28/1/1993), she used the various mediums of photography, Performance, sculpture, and video …

Heidi Bucher

Heidi Bucher (23/2/1926-11/12/1993)

Today is the occasion to bear in mind Heidi Bucher (23/2/1926-11/12/1993), she distinguished herself particularly through her legendary “mouldings“, focusing and exploring …

Mariko Mori

Mariko Mori (21/2/1967- )

Today is the occasion to bear in mind Mariko Mori (21/2/1967- ). Best known for her performances, installations, and videos, Mori’s works …

Yoko Ono (18/2/1933- )

Today is the occasion to bear in mind Yoko Ono (18/2/1933- ), a major figure in the ‘60s art scene, whose work …

-Franz-West-

Franz West (16/2/1947-26/7/2012)

Today is the occasion to bear in mind Franz West (16/2/1947-26/7/2012), who brought a punk aesthetic into the pristine spaces of art …

Katharina Fritsch

Katharina Fritsch (14/2/1956- )

Today is the occasion to bear in mind Katharina Fritsch (14/2/1956- ), who is celebrated as one of the most innovative sculptors …

Zao Wou-Ki

Zao Wou-Ki (13/2/1921-9/4/2013

Today is the occasion to bear in mind Zao Wou-Ki (13/2/1921-9/4/2013) is among the most recognized Chinese artists in the world. Born …

Gerhard Richter

Gerhard Richter (9/2/1932- )

Today is the occasion to bear in mind Gerhard Richter (9/2/1932- ), who is widely regarded as one of the world’s leading …

Olafur Eliasson

Olafur Eliasson (5/2/1967- )

Today is the occasion to bear in mind a noted member of the Social Practice movement, Olafur Eliasson (5/2/1967- ), who injects …

Takashi Murakami

Takashi Murakami (1/2/1962- )

Today is the occasion to bear in mind an artist known as the Japanese Andy Warhol, Takashi Murakami (1/2/1962- ), who  sience …