Discover the creative genius of Jean Arp, an influential artist of the 20th century. Explore his unique sculptures, paintings, and collages that challenge traditional artistic norms.
Born on September 16, 1886 in Strasbourg (then part of Germany), Jean (Hans) Arp was a pioneer of abstract art and a founding member of the Dada movement. After studying at the Kunstschule, Weimar from 1905 to 1907, Arp attended the Académie Julian in Paris. In 1909, Arp moved to Switzerland where in 1911 he […]
I seem to be caught in somewhat of a nostalgic phase at the moment, focusing on creatives from the past that I admire, opposed to those that are still working away at their craft/design. I guess it's easier to appreciate somebody's creativity and flare when their life's work is over and you can sit back and admire what they left behind to inspire others as a whole body of work. Today I'd like to turn your attention if I can to French sculptor, painter and ...
Evocation of a Form: Human, Lunar, Spectral, an abstract bronze sculpture by Jean Arp. Modeled 1950, cast in 1957. Born 9/16/87 in Strassburg, Germany (now Strasbourg, France), he died 6/7/66 in Basel, Switzerland. A French sculptor, painter, and poet and leader of European avant-garde and arts during the first half of the 20th century.