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== Life and career ==
== Life and career ==
Niclas Castello was born and grew up in Neuhaus am Rennweg, [[East Germany]]. Inspired by the [[German reunification]], Niclas Castello moved to [[Montmartre]], Paris 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 | first = Jörg| last = 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 | 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 | first = Anna| last = 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 | first = Ralf| last = Nehmzow | date = 2015-06-17 | accessdate = 2016-03-01}}</ref>
Niclas Castello was born and grew up in Neuhaus am Rennweg, [[East Germany]]. Inspired by the [[German reunification]], Niclas Castello moved to [[Montmartre]], Paris 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 | first = Jörg| last = 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 | 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 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20150611100109/http://www.niclascastello.com/bio.php | archive-date = 2015-06-11 | url-status = dead }}</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 | 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> 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 | first = Anna| last = 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 | first = Ralf| last = Nehmzow | date = 2015-06-17 | accessdate = 2016-03-01}}</ref>


== Awards ==
== Awards ==

Revision as of 05:45, 18 April 2020

Niclas Castello (real name Norbert Zerbs)
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
Websiteniclascastello.com

Niclas Castello (born 1978 in Neuhaus am Rennweg[1]) is a German contemporary artist influenced by pop art, neo-expressionism and street art. He is well known for sculptures like The Kiss,[2] but also does paintings. Niclas Castello is listed as one of the world's most searched artists on artnet.[3][4]

Life and career

Niclas Castello was born and grew up in Neuhaus am Rennweg, East Germany. Inspired by the German reunification, Niclas Castello moved to Montmartre, Paris and in 2003[5] back to Germany.[6] 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.[7] He stayed at Schloss' New York loft for about two years.[8] From 2008 to 2015, he traveled around the world and started working with galleries in Europe and the United States.[1] Throughout his career, Niclas Castello was part of the street art movement.[9] He indicates himself to be influenced by Invader.[10] Niclas Castello is well known for The Kiss sculptures,[7][11] but his artwork also includes fire extinguishers, for example.[12][13] His customers include Beyoncé, Jay Z[14] and other celebrities.[15]

Awards

  • SignsAward 2017: Vision in communication

References

  1. ^ a b "Niclas Castello Biography". artnet. Retrieved 2016-03-01.
  2. ^ Banuscher, Doris (2015-07-31). "Pop-Art und Küsse im Jungfrauenthal". Die Welt (in German). p. 28.
  3. ^ "Top 300 Artists". artnet. Retrieved 2016-03-01.
  4. ^ Cascone, Sarah (2015-10-28). "Banksy and Araki Top artnet's Top 300 List of the Internet's Most Popular Artists". artnet. {{cite web}}: Missing or empty |url= (help)
  5. ^ Ehrenheim, Jörg (2015-07-02). "Zusammengesetzte Kunst? Niclas Castello in Hamburg". Touch You (in German). Retrieved 2016-03-01.
  6. ^ "Galerie Schimming". Retrieved 2016-03-01.
  7. ^ a b "Niclas Castello Sculptures and Paintings". Guy Hepner. Retrieved 2016-03-01.
  8. ^ "Niclas Castello Track Record" (PDF). Lipsia Fine Arts. 2016-02-26. p. 1. Retrieved 2016-03-25.
  9. ^ John Wellington Ennis. "Street Art Fair LA: Packed with Art and Fans". The Huffington Post. Retrieved 2016-03-01.
  10. ^ "Niclas Castello Biography". Archived from the original on 2015-06-11. Retrieved 2016-03-01.
  11. ^ Florian Güßgen, Nina Poelchau (2015-12-11). "Poimplantate und Riesenbusen?". Stern (in German). Retrieved 2016-03-01.
  12. ^ "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.
  13. ^ "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.
  14. ^ Bok, Anna (2015-11-18). "Große Kunst zum kleinen Preis". Harper's Bazaar (in German). Retrieved 2016-03-01.
  15. ^ Nehmzow, Ralf (2015-06-17). "Autos, Kunst und alles für den Garten". Hamburger Abendblatt (in German). Retrieved 2016-03-01.
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