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{{Short description|German contemporary artist}}
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'''Norbert Zerbs'''<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.rtl.de/cms/sylvie-meis-die-wahre-identitaet-ihres-neuen-freundes-niclas-castello-4374149.html|title=Norbert Zerbs aus Thüringen eroberte als Niclas Castello ...?|date=4 January 2021 }}</ref> (born 1978 in [[Neuhaus am Rennweg]]<ref name="artnet.com">{{cite web | url = http://www.artnet.com/artists/niclas-castello/biography | title = Niclas Castello Biography | website = [[artnet]] | accessdate = 2016-03-01}}</ref>), known professionally as '''Niclas Castello''', is a German [[contemporary art]]ist.
'''Niclas Castello''' (born [[1978]] in [[Neuhaus am Rennweg]]<ref name="artnet.com">{{cite web | url = http://www.artnet.com/artists/niclas-castello/biography | title = Niclas Castello Biography | website = [[artnet]] | accessdate = 2016-03-01}}</ref>) is a [[Germany|German]] [[contemporary art]]ist influenced by [[pop art]], [[neo-expressionism]] and [[street art]]. He is well known for sculptures like ''The Kiss'',<ref>{{cite news | title = Pop-Art und Küsse im Jungfrauenthal | author = Doris Banuscher | language = de | date = 2015-07-31 | newspaper = [[Die Welt]] | page = 28}}</ref> but also does [[painting]]s. Niclas Castello is listed as one of the world's top artists on [[artnet]].<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.artnet.com/artists/top-300-artists/ | title = Top 300 Artists | website = artnet | accessdate = 2016-03-01}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | author = Sarah Cascone | title = Banksy and Araki Top artnet's Top 300 List of the Internet's Most Popular Artists | website = artnet | date = 2015-10-28 | accessdate = 2016-03-01}}</ref>


== Life and career ==
== Early life and career ==
Niclas Castello was born and grew up in [[East Germany]]. Inspired by the [[German reunification]], Niclas Castello moved to [[Montmartre]] and in 2003<ref>{{cite web | language = de | url = http://touchyou.de/zusammengesetzte-kunst-niclas-castello-in-hamburg/ | website = Touch You | date = 2015-07-02 | author = Jörg Ehrenheim | accessdate = 2016-03-01 | title = Zusammengesetzte Kunst? Niclas Castello in Hamburg}}</ref> back to [[Germany]].<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.galerieschimming.de/kuenstler/niclas-castello/ | title = Galerie Schimming | accessdate = 2016-03-01}}</ref> He studied art at a private university, but dropped out after two years. Then Niclas Castello moved to [[New York City]], where was supported by [[Arleen Schloss]].<ref name="guyhepner.com">{{cite web | url = http://guyhepner.com/artists/niclas-castello-buy-sculptures-and-paintings/ | publisher = Guy Hepner | title = Niclas Castello Sculptures and Paintings | accessdate = 2016-03-01}}</ref> He stayed at Schloss' New York loft for about two years.<ref>{{cite web | url = http://lipsiafinearts.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/Track_Record_Niclas_Castello_02-16.pdf | title = Niclas Castello Track Record | publisher = Lipsia Fine Arts | date = 2016-02-26 | format = PDF | accessdate = 2016-03-25 | page = 1}}</ref> From 2008 to 2015, he traveled around the world and started working with galleries in [[Europe]] and the [[United States]].<ref name="artnet.com" /> Throughout his career, Niclas Castello was part of the [[street art]] movement.<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.huffingtonpost.com/john-wellington-ennis/street-art-fair-la-packed_b_8238426.html | title = Street Art Fair LA: Packed with Art and Fans | author = John Wellington Ennis | accessdate = 2016-03-01 | website = [[The Huffington Post]]}}</ref> He indicates himself to be influenced by [[Invader (artist)|Invader]].<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.niclascastello.com/bio.php | title = Niclas Castello Biography | accessdate = 2016-03-01}}</ref> Niclas Castello is well known for ''The Kiss'' sculptures,<ref name="guyhepner.com" /><ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.stern.de/gesundheit/schoenheitschirurgie--werner-mang-im-interview-6597356.html | website = [[Stern (magazine)|Stern]] | title = Poimplantate und Riesenbusen? | language = de | author = Florian Güßgen, Nina Poelchau | date = 2015-12-11 | accessdate = 2016-03-01}}</ref> but his artwork also includes [[fire extinguisher]]s, for example.<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.art-magazin.de/kunst/ausstellungstipps/9445-rtkl-gib-mir-fuenf-ausstellungstipps-die-fuenf-ausstellungstipps-der | website = art – Das Kunstmagazin | language = de | title = Die fünf Ausstellungstipps der Woche | date = 2015-07-01 | accessdate = 2016-03-01}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url = http://patronmagazine.com/lab-art-texas-marks-one-year-milestone-revs-up-for-street-art-splashed-anniversary-event-in-dallas-design-district/ | website = Patron magazine | title = Lab Art Texas marks one year milestone, revs up for street art-splashed anniversary event in Dallas design district | date = 2015-09-15 | accessdate = 2016-03-01}}</ref> His customers include [[Beyoncé]], [[Jay Z]]<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.harpersbazaar.de/short/bazaar-kultur/grosse-kunst-zum-kleinen-preis-12974.html | website = [[Harper's Bazaar]] | title = Große Kunst zum kleinen Preis | language = de | author = Anna Bok | date = 2015-11-18 | accessdate = 2016-03-01}}</ref> and other [[celebrity|celebrities]].<ref>{{cite web | language = de | website = [[Hamburger Abendblatt]] | url = http://www.abendblatt.de/hamburg/altona/article205392067/Home-Garden-Autos-Kunst-und-alles-fuer-den-Garten.html | title = Autos, Kunst und alles für den Garten | author = Ralf Nehmzow | date = 2015-06-17 | accessdate = 2016-03-01}}</ref>
Niclas Castello grew up in Neuhaus am Rennweg, [[East Germany]].{{when|date=January 2022}} After living in [[Montmartre]], Paris, he moved back to [[Germany]] in 2003,<ref>{{cite web | language = de | url = http://touchyou.de/zusammengesetzte-kunst-niclas-castello-in-hamburg/ | website = Touch You | date = 2015-07-02 | first = Jörg| last = Ehrenheim | accessdate = 2016-03-01 | title = Zusammengesetzte Kunst? Niclas Castello in Hamburg}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.galerieschimming.de/kuenstler/niclas-castello/ | title = Galerie Schimming | accessdate = 2016-03-01}}</ref> where he studied art at a private university, dropping out after two years. Castello then moved to [[New York City]], where he was supported by [[Arleen Schloss]],<ref name="guyhepner.com">{{cite web | url = http://guyhepner.com/artists/niclas-castello-buy-sculptures-and-paintings/ | publisher = Guy Hepner | title = Niclas Castello Sculptures and Paintings | accessdate = 2016-03-01}}</ref> staying at Schloss' New York loft for about two years.<ref>{{cite web | url = http://lipsiafinearts.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/Track_Record_Niclas_Castello_02-16.pdf | title = Niclas Castello Track Record | publisher = Lipsia Fine Arts | date = 2016-02-26 | accessdate = 2016-03-25 | page = 1}}</ref> From 2008 to 2015, he traveled and worked with galleries in [[Europe]] and the [[United States]].<ref name="artnet.com" />

Castello has described the artist [[Invader (artist)|Invader]] as an influence.<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.niclascastello.com/bio.php | title = Niclas Castello Biography | accessdate = 2016-03-01 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20150611100109/http://www.niclascastello.com/bio.php | archive-date = 2015-06-11 | url-status = dead }}</ref> Castello's work includes a sculpture series titled ''The Kiss'' sculptures,<ref name="guyhepner.com" /> and artwork depicting [[fire extinguisher]]s.<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.art-magazin.de/kunst/ausstellungstipps/9445-rtkl-gib-mir-fuenf-ausstellungstipps-die-fuenf-ausstellungstipps-der | website = [[art – Das Kunstmagazin]] | language = de | title = Die fünf Ausstellungstipps der Woche | date = 2015-07-01 | accessdate = 2016-03-01 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20160328230521/http://www.art-magazin.de/kunst/ausstellungstipps/9445-rtkl-gib-mir-fuenf-ausstellungstipps-die-fuenf-ausstellungstipps-der | archive-date = 2016-03-28 | url-status = dead }}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url = http://patronmagazine.com/lab-art-texas-marks-one-year-milestone-revs-up-for-street-art-splashed-anniversary-event-in-dallas-design-district/ | website = Patron magazine | title = Lab Art Texas marks one year milestone, revs up for street art-splashed anniversary event in Dallas design district | date = 2015-09-15 | accessdate = 2016-03-01}}</ref> One of his works is in [[The One (Los Angeles)|The One]], a private residence in [[Bel Air, Los Angeles]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.architecturaldigest.com/story/the-worlds-largest-and-priciest-home-is-ready-for-its-close-up|title=The World's Largest—and America's Priciest—Home Is Ready for Its Close-up|date=January 12, 2021|website=Architectural Digest|accessdate=January 20, 2024}}</ref>

==Personal life==
Castello married [[Sylvie Meis]], a Dutch TV personality, on September 19, 2020 in Florence Italy. They split in June 2023.{{cn|date=January 2024}}


== References ==
== References ==
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== External links ==
== External links ==
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* [http://www.niclascastello.com/ official website of Niclas Castello]
* [http://www.niclascastello.com/ official website of Niclas Castello]
* [http://lipsiafinearts.com/niclas-castello/ Niclas Castello] on Lipsia Fine Arts
* [http://lipsiafinearts.com/niclas-castello/ Niclas Castello] on Lipsia Fine Arts

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Latest revision as of 13:48, 3 August 2024

Niclas Castello
Niclas Castello and Rick Hilton (2015)
Niclas Castello and Rick Hilton (2015)
Born (1978-07-21) July 21, 1978 (age 46)
Neuhaus am Rennweg
NationalityGerman
Known forThe Kiss sculptures
Movementpop art, street art
Spouse
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    (m. 2020; sep. 2023)​
Websiteniclascastello.com

Norbert Zerbs[1] (born 1978 in Neuhaus am Rennweg[2]), known professionally as Niclas Castello, is a German contemporary artist.

Early life and career

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Niclas Castello grew up in Neuhaus am Rennweg, East Germany.[when?] After living in Montmartre, Paris, he moved back to Germany in 2003,[3][4] where he studied art at a private university, dropping out after two years. Castello then moved to New York City, where he was supported by Arleen Schloss,[5] staying at Schloss' New York loft for about two years.[6] From 2008 to 2015, he traveled and worked with galleries in Europe and the United States.[2]

Castello has described the artist Invader as an influence.[7] Castello's work includes a sculpture series titled The Kiss sculptures,[5] and artwork depicting fire extinguishers.[8][9] One of his works is in The One, a private residence in Bel Air, Los Angeles.[10]

Personal life

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Castello married Sylvie Meis, a Dutch TV personality, on September 19, 2020 in Florence Italy. They split in June 2023.[citation needed]

References

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  1. ^ "Norbert Zerbs aus Thüringen eroberte als Niclas Castello ...?". 4 January 2021.
  2. ^ a b "Niclas Castello Biography". artnet. Retrieved 2016-03-01.
  3. ^ Ehrenheim, Jörg (2015-07-02). "Zusammengesetzte Kunst? Niclas Castello in Hamburg". Touch You (in German). Retrieved 2016-03-01.
  4. ^ "Galerie Schimming". Retrieved 2016-03-01.
  5. ^ a b "Niclas Castello Sculptures and Paintings". Guy Hepner. Retrieved 2016-03-01.
  6. ^ "Niclas Castello Track Record" (PDF). Lipsia Fine Arts. 2016-02-26. p. 1. Retrieved 2016-03-25.
  7. ^ "Niclas Castello Biography". Archived from the original on 2015-06-11. Retrieved 2016-03-01.
  8. ^ "Die fünf Ausstellungstipps der Woche". art – Das Kunstmagazin (in German). 2015-07-01. Archived from the original on 2016-03-28. Retrieved 2016-03-01.
  9. ^ "Lab Art Texas marks one year milestone, revs up for street art-splashed anniversary event in Dallas design district". Patron magazine. 2015-09-15. Retrieved 2016-03-01.
  10. ^ "The World's Largest—and America's Priciest—Home Is Ready for Its Close-up". Architectural Digest. January 12, 2021. Retrieved January 20, 2024.
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