How to write an artist biography
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10 Artist Biographies To Read This Year
What would the winter holidays be without those warm, comforting afternoons spent under the blankets or close by the chimney? If you’ve exhausted all the classics of French literature and the summer’s bestsellers, why not try another genre: the artists’ biography? Since many artists have lived thrilling lives, Artsper suggests these biographies of artists whose lives make for a compelling novel!
Jean-Michel Basquiat: The Dazzling Epic of the Precursor of Street Art
Jean-Michel Basquiat (1960-1988), whose works can be found on Artsper, was undoubtedly one of the artists who made the biggest impressions on the New York underground art scene in the 1980s.
Born in Brooklyn, this African-American with a rebellious temperament left school when he was a teenager to devote himself to his passion: art. His personal graffitis were quickly noticed for their tribal signs and naïve characters. Criticizing consumerism and the exclusion of ethnic communities, Basquiat has his first exhibition at the age of 21. This remarkabl
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Writing An Artist Biography
The artist biography. It sounds so simple, right? Who is more equipped to write about your life and work than you? Well, sometimes it can be the hardest thing to write your own biography because you are too personally involved or are conscious about sounding too boastful. How do you decide which life events are important? Which aren’t? Organizing your own artistic journey into a succinct story can be a big challenge.
Luckily, we are here to help. In this guide, we’ll explain why you need an artist biography and what should be included in it. We will also offer an insight into what galleries are actually looking for when they read your artist biography.
Why Do I Need An Artist Biography?
It has become industry standard to have an artist biography prepared. It should be in your portfolio and on your website. Additionally, once you start exhibiting, this artist bio will find its way onto gallery websites, exhibition materials, and may even be quoted in interviews.
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While you
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Andy Warhol
American artist, film director, and producer (1928–1987)
"Warhol" redirects here. For other uses, see Warhol (disambiguation) and Andy Warhol (disambiguation).
Andy Warhol | |
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Warhol in 1980 | |
| Born | Andrew Warhola Jr. (1928-08-06)August 6, 1928 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Died | February 22, 1987(1987-02-22) (aged 58) New York City, U.S. |
| Resting place | St. John the Baptist Byzantine Catholic Cemetery, Bethel Park, Pennsylvania |
| Education | Carnegie Institute of Technology |
| Known for | Printmaking, painting, cinema, photography |
| Notable work | |
| Style | Pop art, contemporary art |
| Movement | Pop art |
| Partner | Jed Johnson (1968–1980) |
Andy Warhol (;[1] born Andrew Warhola Jr.; August 6, 1928 – February 22, 1987) was an American visual artist, film director and producer. A leading figure in the pop art movement, Warhol is considered one the most important artists of the second half of the 20th century.[2][3][4] His works explore the relationship between artistic expression, adve
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