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Arman (continued)

Arman was a French-American artist and sculptor, known for his assemblages. He had a preference for using prefabricated materials. In 1957, he made the decision – following in the footsteps of ‘Vincent’ (van Gogh) – to no longer go by the name of Armand Pierre Fernandez, but simply as Arman.

After studying philosophy and mathematics, he attended the École nationale d’arts décoratifs in Nice in 1946. It was during this time that he met Yves Klein and Claude Pascal. Upon completing his studies, he enrolled as a student at the École du Louvre in Paris. From 1953, he worked as a painter and was interested in abstraction, influenced by the painters Poliakoff and De Staël.

Between 1959 and 1962, Arman developed his recognizable style with two new concepts: accumulation and the poubelle. Accumulation consisted of a collection of ordinary, identical objects encased in polyester or plexiglas. The garbage can was a collection of scattered consumables, which he used to fill galleries such as Yves Klein’s. In October 1960, he was closely involved in the establishment of the artists’ group Nouveau Réalisme, with the likes of Yves Klein, Daniel Spoerri, Jean Tinguely, and later, César, Niki de Saint Phalle, Christo, and others.

A year later, Arman made his debut in the United States, his second home. He alternated living between New York and Nice, and eventually settled in Vence in 1967.

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Kho Liang Ie (continued)

Born in 1927 in Magelang and passing away on January 1st, 1975 in Amsterdam, Kho Liang le was the child of Chinese parents and a Dutch industrial designer. He is renowned for his design of the interior of Schiphol Airport. After arriving in the Netherlands in approximately 1949, he was educated at the Rietveld Academy, where he studied interior design and design. In 1958, he was appointed as Artifort’s aesthetic advisor and designer, shifting the company’s focus towards the top of the international market due to his contributions. Kho Liang le attracted foreign designers such as Pierre Paulin and Geoffrey Harcourt. His influence is still evident to this day. As an interior designer, Kho Liang le gained recognition for his work on the Schiphol Airport design in the 1960s. His creations exude purity, warmth, and a sense of liberty.

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Marjolein Bastin (continued)

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Marjolein Bastin-uit den Bogaard (1943) is a Dutch illustrator and artist, renowned for her depictions of nature, including animals and plants. She studied at the Academy of Fine Arts in Arnhem, where she met her husband Gaston Bastin. From 1960-1965, she worked for various advertising agencies and publishers. Marjolein and Gaston Bastin have a daughter, Sanna, born in 1973, and a son, Mischa, born in 1974. She has two granddaughters: Merel and Roos. Marjolein Bastin has lived in various places, such as Missouri, the Cayman Islands, the Veluwe, Ameland, and Switzerland, all of which have been sources of inspiration for her work. She currently resides in Wekerom.

Since 1974, Marjolein Bastin has been working for the weekly magazine Libelle, where she had her own nature page from 1980 onwards, accompanied by her character ‘Vera de Muis.’ She also creates watercolors. Her drawings appear in books and on various products, such as calendars, agendas, cards, pottery, and embroidery kits, among others, for the American company Hallmark. She has also contributed to various nature books. In 1993, her beautiful drawing of lungwort graced the cover of a thesis by her namesake, Marjolein Drent.

She has created drawings of ducklings for the ild care foundation (‘i love ducklings’), which launched a new campaign in 2011. The foundation hopes to gain more recognition with her support.

Her original works have been exhibited, among others, at the Nature Center Ameland and the Noord Brabants Museum in Den Bosch. For the artist, the exhibition was a moment of recognition. ‘The pinnacle of my work. Very touching and unexpected.www.ftn-books.com has a large selection of books by Marjolein Bastin.

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Inez van Lamsweerde (continued)

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Inez van Lamsweerde, born on September 25, 1963 in Amsterdam, is a Dutch art photographer, renowned for her digitally manipulated photos. Together with her husband Vinoodh Matadin, she creates numerous art pieces that blend fashion photography and art. The two met at the Akademie Vogue, where they both studied clothing design. However, after two years, Inez van Lamsweerde left the school to pursue further studies at the Rietveld Academie, focusing on photography. But she still had a passion for fashion and incorporated it into her photography. Her photos are razor-sharp and can be described as perfect. Every aspect of the photo is precisely crafted and carefully thought out. Inez van Lamsweerde’s current photos include a combination of fashion and art photography. She works with many well-known brands and photographs models in the traditional style seen in fashion magazines, which is the fashion photography element. However, the use of light and contours in her work makes it appreciated by lovers of art photography as well.

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Sigmar Polke (continued)

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Sigmar Polke (Oleśnica, February 13, 1941 – Cologne, June 11, 2010) was a prolific German painter and photographer. His oeuvre gained renown in the early 1960s as a form of capitalist realism, often considered the European counterpart of pop art. He repeatedly topped the list of best-selling artists.

Polke taught himself to master cameras and employed a multitude of colorants, varnishes, and exotic chemicals in his paintings. His subject matter often includes images from antiquated books and modern magazines, as well as advertisements from the consumerist society. Within his work, he employs elements of irony, as seen in titles such as: “Higher beings commanded me to paint the upper right corner black” (German: “Höhere Wesen befahlen: Rechte obere Ecke schwarz malen!”). Sigmar Polke was the brother of Wilfrid Polke, also a painter.

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Arne Jacobsen (continued)

Arne Jacobsen (February 11, 1902 – March 24, 1971) was a Danish architect and designer. Despite his early aspirations of becoming a painter, his father encouraged him to pursue a career in architecture. Jacobsen would go on to become one of the greatest Scandinavian architects and industrial designers of the 20th century. His “less is more” approach places him among the same echelon of great architects of the time, such as Le Corbusier, Mies van der Rohe, and Gunnar Asplund. What set Arne Jacobsen apart from these icons was his design’s position at the forefront of the Scandinavian design movement, pushing boundaries and defying conventions.

Among the highlights of his impressive career are two notable achievements: his introduction of flatware for Georg Jensen in 1957 and his design of the SAS Royal Hotel in Copenhagen the following year. Arne Jacobsen’s flatware was revolutionary, setting itself apart with its use of simple yet bold lines, a departure from Georg Jensen’s previous styles. It made a lasting impression on the world of design. His functionalist approach continued to dominate the design world for years to come. The premiere of the SAS Royal Hotel in Copenhagen in 1958 garnered global attention. Arne Jacobsen designed both the structure and interior of this hotel, creating a stunning and rare fusion of exterior and interior design. Many of the designs found within this hotel have become iconic pieces, such as the candleholder that bears his name and the iconic “Egg” and “Swan” chairs for Fritz Hansen.

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Bram van Velde ( continued)

Another short blog on Barm vanVelde. A dutch artist who has become more and more important in Dutch art in the last decade. The French consider van Velde as one of their artists and compatriots ( he leived for many years in France) and theduthc?,….. they consider him to be dutch. This is ofcourse of no importance, but his works are!

Recently www.ftn-books.com acquired the complete set of 3 books on his lithographies. Vol 1, 2 and 3 are now available at www.ftn-books.com

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Erszébet Baerveldt (continued)

Erzsébet Baerveldt not only creates videos, but also captures moments through photos, paints with her brush, sketches with her pen, sculpts with her hands, and brings characters to life through performances. Baerveldt’s chosen first name is a tribute to the notorious seventeenth-century Hungarian Countess Erzsébet Báthory, known for her alleged vampiric tendencies. Interestingly, both women share the same birthday and initials. In addition to the countess, Baerveldt is fascinated by other historically significant women, including Mary Magdalene, Lucrezia Borgia, Mona Lisa, and Ophelia.

Through her work, Baerveldt illuminates the eternal struggle between nature and the human psyche. She finds endless inspiration in the history, religion, and mythology of the world, all of which deserve a fresh perspective. In her depictions of epic stories, Baerveldt delves into the two extremes of the human condition: the lust for power and the inevitability of mortality. No matter how much power or knowledge we may acquire, no one can escape suffering or unravel the mysteries of life and death.

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Miguel Berrocal (continued)

Miguel Ortiz Berrocal, also known as Miguel Berrocal, was a Spanish figurative and abstract sculptor/artist, born in Villanueva de Algaidas on September 28, 1933, and passed away in Antequera on May 31, 2006.

Berrocal’s upbringing took place in the Spanish province of Málaga. At first, he pursued studies in architecture under the guidance of Angel Ferrant and Ramón Stolz at the Escuela de Artes y Oficios de Madrid in Madrid, but had a change of heart and switched to pursuing an education in arts at the Escuela de Bellas Artes de San Fernando, also located in Madrid. In addition, he received guidance from architect Castro Fernández-Shaw at his studio. From 1952 to 1954, he lived and worked in Rome.

Beginning in 1959, Berrocal embarked on creating his “Puzzle-Sculptures”, which propelled him into international recognition. In 1964, he was invited to participate in documenta III in the German city of Kassel.

Between 1967 and 2004, Berrocal primarily worked in Verona, Italy. The acclaimed artist’s work has been exhibited worldwide and consists not only of numerous sculptures, but also paintings and prints. In 2006, Berrocal passed away suddenly due to prostate cancer.

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Victor Vasarely (1906-1997)

It was the early 70s when I stumbled upon a small art dealer in the bustling Hoogstraat of The Hague. There, in the window display, I spotted two silk-screen prints by none other than Vasarely himself. At first glance, I was in awe of their beauty, but the fact that they were part of a limited edition of 100 numbered and signed copies made me lose interest. You see, back then, I had never heard of art being published in such a manner. Nowadays, however, it has become a common practice. Artists now make a living off of these exclusive editions and individuals have the opportunity to acquire an original piece of art at an affordable price. Looking back, I regret not purchasing those prints at the time, but as the saying goes, “time flies and memories fade.”

Over the next three decades, Vasarely’s works seemed to have faded from the public eye. But in present times, his works have resurfaced and are highly sought after, rightfully so. Many consider him to be one of the leading artists of the Geometric Abstract art and Optical art movements. His unique perspective and approach to Modern Art has resulted in numerous beautiful and impressive works that can now be found in the most prestigious museums around the globe.

If you ever find yourself in Budapest, I highly recommend paying a visit to the Vasarely Museum located on the outskirts of the city (just a half-hour tram ride away). While it may not be your typical modern-day museum, the collection of Vasarely’s works housed within its walls is nothing short of fantastic. It’s a true feast for the eyes, featuring some of the best OP ART pieces you will ever see gathered in one place. Fun fact: you may even come across one of the Kriwin catalogues on display, as shown below.

And just when you thought it couldn’t get any better, allow me to share a little secret with you. The Vasarely catalogue published by the Stedelijk Museum features an original relief print in black and white on the back cover (shown above). Now, that’s certainly something to marvel at.

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