Georg Baselitz is universally recognized as one of the most famous and productive German artists. A great twentieth-century neo-expressionist painter, celebrated by the great international public for his oeuvre characterized by paintings with head-first figures that express an overturning of the traditional logic. The optical effect thus achieved is of paintings that at first impression seem abstract but, looked at more carefully, they reveal their true nature of figurative pictures.
In Baselitz’s artistic career the year 1965 was very important, as his studies took him to Florence, fascinating city which made him become passionate about the graphical art of Italian Mannerism.

Title: ShContemporary - THE ASIAN ART FAIR RETURNS TO THE SHANGHAI EXHIBITION CENTER THIS SEPTEMBER
Location: SHANGHAI
Description: After a successful debut in 2007, ShContemporary returns to the spectacular Shanghai Exhibition Center from September 9th - 13th. This year the fair coincides with the opening of the Shanghai Biennale offering art lovers an unparalleled art extravaganza in Shanghai during September.
Start Date: 2008-09-09
End Date: 2008-09-13

Article translated by Amritee Mahabir

The Belgian artist, Luc Tuymans is one of the most influential contemporary painters today. He is somewhat distinctive in that he continued to paint during a time when many believed the medium had lost its relevance. Nevertheless, he himself lost his faith in this medium of expression in the eighties and for two years decided to dedicate himself to film-making.