William Whitaker | Academic painter / 𝄞 Tchaikovsky

William Whitaker (1943-2018), a Chicago-born master of classical realism was recognized for his technical skill and the distinctive style that marked his contributions to the revival of representational art.

He earned a BA from the University of Utah where Alvin Gittins was his mentor and later studied at the Otis Art Institute in Los Angeles.

Sarajevo’s Romeo and Juliet by Safet Zec, 1943

- "I dedicate the cycle "Embraces" to the young Sarajevans Admira and Boško, to their love and to their sad, premature, and incomprehensible departure at the time of the horrible tragedy that hit their city, which abruptly interrupted life and dreams for them and thousands of their fellow citizens.

The shots by the snipers did not allow them to continue their love story, in some other happier place.

They will "forever" remain embraced on the Vrbanja Bridge, on the Miljacka River, as a symbol and a reminder of what “darkness” can subdue the human mind" - Safet Zec.

George Lundeen | The Valentine

A love of the human figure has inspired artist George Lundeen to create a body of work devoted to the portrayal of emotions and spirit of life.

An elderly couple sit beside each other on a bench.

The woman is seated with her legs crossed leaning against the proper right side of the man.

Her eyes are closed and there is a faint smile across her lips.

Glenna Goodacre | Vietnam Women’s Memorial, 1993

The Vietnam Women’s Memorial was dedicated in 1993 to honor the more than 250,000 women who served in the military during the Vietnam War and the approximately 11,000 who volunteered to serve in Vietnam.

Fulfilling many roles, women were nurses, air traffic controllers, communication specialists, and intelligence officers.

An addition to the original design of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, the sculpture by Texas artist Glenna Goodacre (1939-2020) depicts three women around a fallen soldier.

Gil Bruvel, 1959 | Visionary art / 𝄞 Chopin 𝄞

Gil Bruvel is a contemporary artist known for his visually striking sculptures, often featuring human faces constructed from thousands of charred wooden shafts.

While he began with painting and drawing, he is now primarily a sculptor who uses a wide range of materials, including wood, bronze, and stainless steel.

His work is deeply influenced by his curiosity about the human condition and the inner workings of the mind, often exploring themes of duality and interconnectedness.

The Language of light by Ricardo Sanz, 1957

The pictorial work of Spanish painter Ricardo Sanz reflects a perfect mastery of drawing, light and color, is idealized and precious, you get the best out of each model and translate it into the canvas.

His portraits, a current modernity, have pictorial tradition and wisdom.

It is considered one of the great portrait painters of the time.

Quando l'iperrealismo incontra il surrealismo | Ricardo Celma, 1975

L'artista Ricardo Celma è nato a Buenos Aires.

La sua vocazione artistica si sviluppa immediatamente: a cinque anni frequenta un laboratorio d'arte, a 16 anni ha realizzato la sua prima mostra personale, e cosi ha continuato ininterrottamente per 20 anni.

Al termine del liceo è entrato alla Scuola Nazionale di Belle Arti Prilidiano Pueyrredón, dove ha conseguito il titolo di Professore nazionale di disegno e pittura, con ottimi voti.

Daniel Del Orfano, 1968

L'opera di Daniel Del Orfano raffigura la vita non come potrebbe essere, ma piuttosto come viene ricordata: un'istantanea, non di un momento particolare, ma di un ricordo complessivo.

Daniel Del Orfano, nato e cresciuto a Long Island, New York, dopo aver insegnato presso la prestigiosa Scuola Knox Boarding, è stato integrato nel sistema scolastico pubblico, dove ha insegnato arte a bambini di tutte le età.

Ma, anche se estremamente gratificante, questa non era la sua vera vocazione.

Anastasia Vostrezova, 1981 | The Painter of the Ballet

Anastasia Vostrezova / Анастасия Вострецова was born in a family of artists in Ekaterinburg.

She spent all of her childhood in Moscow and in Pereslavl-Zalesski where her family had a summer house.

She graduated from the I.Shadr Art College, Ekaterinburg (2000) and continued her art education in Saint Petersburg.

In 2008 Anastasia Vostrezova graduated from the I. Repin Saint Petersburg Academy of Fine Arts, where she studied in the studio of Professor M. Devyatov.

Now she live and work in Saint Petersburg.

Wisława Szymborska | C'è chi / There are those who

C'è chi meglio degli altri realizza la sua vita.

É tutto in ordine dentro ed attorno a lui.

Per ogni cosa ha metodi e risposte.

É lesto ad indovinare il chi, il come, il dove

ed a quale scopo.

René Magritte

Magical dreams by Tomasz Kopera, 1976

Tomasz Alen Kopera is a contemporary Polish surrealist painter known for his oil-on-canvas artworks, which are celebrated for their dark, fantastical imagery and intricate detail.

His work explores themes of human nature, the universe, and the subconscious through symbols and dreamlike scenes.

Damian Tirado, 1960 | Belle Époque

Damian Tirado believes that color is a mode of expression in its own right and not simply a descriptive tool.

His paintings are often vivid and bright.

He is inspired by Latin art and classic European painters like Matisse and Renoir.

His work ranges from figurative urban landscapes to portraits.

Peregrine Heathcote, 1973 | Glamour and intrigue

Peregrine Heathcote is a contemporary British painter known for his cinematic and narrative works that blend mid-century glamour with modern sensibilities. His academic realist style, featuring vibrant oil paints and rich colors, creates a world of timeless luxury and intrigue.

Early life and training: Born in London, Heathcote spent his early childhood in Britain and Dubai, which he credits with fostering his creative imagination.

As a child, he took classes at the Heatherly School of Art before receiving classical training at the Florence Fine Art Academy in Italy, where he graduated in 1994.

Bryce Cameron Liston, 1965 | Figure painter

Bryce Cameron Liston has always lived in the Mountain West and was introduced to the arts at a young age by his mother, who was a very proficient artist.

Later in high school Bryce’s interest in art deepened when he was introduced to the works of great American Illustrators such as N.C. Wyeth and Howard Pyle “Their artwork was so exhilarating and rich, I was hooked”.

Due to limited resources, he chose to pursue his artistic passion by enrolling at the local public University.

Annick Bouvattier, 1964 | Unspoken words

Annick Bouvattier primarily paints painting of modern women, using intricate plays of light and shadow.

These women embrace their femininity without false modesty, remaining indifferent to outside gazes.

Annick Bouvattier was born in Nevers. Her father, a pediatrician and art enthusiast, passed on to her a love for art and painting from a very young age.

Tina Palmer, 1964

Tina Palmer ha sempre saputo che una carriera nell'arte era ciò che voleva.

In gran parte autodidatta, il suo lavoro è disponibile su commissione, attraverso gallerie selezionate negli Stati Uniti ed attraverso i suoi esclusivi Tina Palmer Art Events che consentono agli amanti dell'arte di ospitare Tina ed il suo lavoro a pagamento in ambienti aziendali o domestici, combinando la sua arte, le sue tele creato dai partecipanti mentre si godono la musica, il cibo, il vino e i cocktail selezionati di Tina.

Anne Bachelier, 1949 | Surrealist painter

Metamorphosis, transition, and evolution provide the common threads of the art of Anne Bachelier.

The artist captivates her audience with compelling, highly imaginative images that are distinct, unique, inventive and immediately recognizable.

Her metaphysical, dream-like fantasies evoke feelings simultaneously powerful, peaceful, and protective.

This unique "other" world, untouched by time or place, reminds the viewer of the eternal dance of transformation and regeneration.

Paul Hedley, 1947 | Figurative painter

British painter Paul Hedley paints with compulsion, subtly influenced by his environment and daily experiences.

His paintings show his incredible ability to describe figurative form in the context of good quality and interesting compositions.

His brushwork is very decisive and colourful yet the effect is full of intimacy and serenity.

Paul Hedley was born and brought up in Chatham, Kent.

Wolfgang Kossuth | Lo scultore tedesco della Scala di Milano

Wolfgang Alexander Kossuth (1947-2009) è stato un pittore, scultore, violinista e direttore d’orchestra Tedesco.

Ha dedicato tutta la sua vita all’arte, fondendo la passione per la musica a quella per le arti figurative.

Le sue opere ritraggono grandi personalità del mondo della musica, della letteratura e della danza.

Wolfgang Alexander Kossuth nasce in Germania, a Pfronten nel 1947 e muore a Milano, il 31 dicembre 2009.

Steve Henderson, 1957

Artista da sempre, Steve Henderson ha intrapreso la carriera di successo nell'illustrazione commerciale prima di dedicarsi a tempo pieno alle belle arti.

Originario della campagna dello stato di Washington, il pittore di lunga data inizia la sua giornata con un saluto alle capre da latte, per poi entrare nel suo studio in una stalla dove crea opere ad acquerello, olio e carboncino.