Émile Grittel: A Fusion of Fire, Earth, and Art
2024-02-04
Émile Grittel (1870-1953) was a firefighter turned influential artist known for his unique ceramic style blending Japanese aesthetics and Art Nouveau naturalism.Read More →
Oskar Strnad: A Visionary of Applied and Decorative Arts
2023-11-06
Oskar Strnad, born in 1879, was a multifaceted genius known for his contributions to architecture, sculpture, and design. Through teaching and designing innovative concepts, he profoundly influenced Viennese modernism and the Vienna School of Architecture.Read More →
Max Bill Swiss Designer, Educator & Author – Sculptor
2023-06-29
Max Bill (1908-1994) was a Swiss artist, architect, and designer known for his elegant sculptures and influential work in concrete art. His legacy spans disciplines and continents.Read More →
Sculptures by Roy Lichtenstein are Simply fun!
2023-05-02
Roy Lichtenstein’s sculptures blend comic book aesthetics with three-dimensionality, showcasing his creative mastery and exploration of cultural themes from America’s post-war dream.Read More →
Max Ingrand (1908 – 1969) French Artist and Decorator
2023-05-01
Max Ingrand (1908–1969), a renowned French artist and decorator, gained fame for his work in stained glass and studio glass, leaving a lasting artistic legacy.Read More →
Jean Carriès (1855 – 1894) French Sculptor and Ceramicist
2023-05-01
Jean Carriès, a French sculptor and ceramicist, expressed unique emotions in his unconventional artwork. Despite a difficult early life, he gained recognition.Read More →
Louis Rault (1847 – 1903) French Sculptor, Engraver and Jewellery Designer
2023-03-17
Louis Rault, a French sculptor, engraver, and jewellery designer, overcame a lack of formal training to excel in Art Nouveau style.Read More →
Harry Bertoia (1915 – 1978) Italian Sculptor, Furniture Designer
2023-03-05
Harry Bertoia was a sculptor, printmaker, jeweller, and furniture designer. He was born in San Lorenzo, Udine, and worked in the United States professionally. During World War Two he worked with Ray and Charles Eames on moulded-plywood technology. He worked primarily as a sculptor from the mid-1950s onwards. His sculpture was prominently featured in many of Eero Saarinen’s buildings.Read More →
Friedrich Adler (1878 – 1942), German Sculptor and Designer
2023-02-20
Friedrich Adler, born in Germany in 1878, was a versatile artist known for his work in art, design, and teaching before his tragic death in Auschwitz.Read More →
Émile Bernaux (1883 – 1970) French Sculptor and Furniture Designer
2023-01-09
Émile Bernaux was a French sculptor and furniture designer. He was born in Paris in 1883.Read More →