Josef Kote is an Albanian-born American artist, known for his colourful, energetic paintings of country, sea and cityscapes. His unique interpretation of nautical scenes, landscapes and cityscapes are completely unmatched.
Modern art | Contemporary art
Contemporary or popular culture art refers to a genre of art that incorporates elements from everyday life, such as mass media, advertising, consumer products, and current events. This type of art emerged in the mid-20th century and reflects the social and cultural changes of the time. By using the imagery and symbols of popular culture, artists can make statements about the world they live in and its values, often offering social commentary and criticism. The art can take many forms, from painting and sculpture to performance art and installations, and can be found in galleries, museums, and public spaces.
Alexey Chernigin was born in 1975 in Nizhny Novgorod in the family of famous Russian artist Alexander Chernigin. From 1990 to 1994 he studied painting and graphic design at Nizhny Novgorod School of Arts. Educated at Nizhny Novgorod State University of Architecture and Civil Engineering.
Galla Abdel Fattah, born 1970 in Moscow, while she has Egyptian roots. She graduated from a Moscow School of Painting. An incredible mixture of Egyptian symbolism, adoration for beauty and body art (the main model of the artist – her sister Geba, a ballerina).
Andrew Atroshenko was born in 1965 in the city of Pokrovsk, Russia. Accepted as a gifted child in 1977 into the Children’s Art School, Andrew graduated with honors in 1981. Two years later, Andrew entered Bryansk Art College, and in 1991 was accepted at one of the most prestigious art schools in the world, the St. Petersburg Academy of Art.
Jean Hanna was born 1981 in Qamishly, Syria. Jean has a bachelor’s Degree in fine arts, specialising in visual communication and a Diploma in computer sciences, he has worked as a graphic designer and Cartoon animation designer across his career, and also as a lecturer in the University of Fine Arts, Aleppo.
Karin Zeller lives in Melbourne, Australia, where she has worked as an artist for the past 18 years. Born in Germany, in 1956, Karin was 11 years old when her family moved to Ontario, Canada, where they lived on a farm. She always loved drawing and art, ever since she was a little girl, and it was always assumed that she would become an artist one day.
Arnaud Bauville was born in Tours in 1971, he lives and works between Toulouse and Albi (France).
Ira Volkova was born in 1977 in Ukraine. After being graduated from art school in Kremenchug, Ukraine, Irina entered the Kharkov Art College and then continued her education at the Kiev National Academy of Fine Arts and Architecture.
Anatoly Metlan was born in 1964 in Yalta, a city in southern Ukraine on the northern coast of the Black Sea. As the son of artistic parents, Metlan’s creativity was fostered at a young age. He pursued a formal education to hone his artistic skills, graduating from the local arts high school in 1985 and later attending the Krivoi Rog University in Ukraine.