Niclas Castello
Niclas Castello (real name Norbert Zerbs) | |
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Born | |
Nationality | German |
Known for | The Kiss sculptures |
Movement | pop art, street art |
Website | niclascastello |
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 East Germany. Inspired by the German reunification, Niclas Castello moved to Montmartre 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
- ^ a b "Niclas Castello Biography". artnet. Retrieved 2016-03-01.
- ^ Banuscher, Doris (2015-07-31). "Pop-Art und Küsse im Jungfrauenthal". Die Welt (in German). p. 28.
- ^ "Top 300 Artists". artnet. Retrieved 2016-03-01.
- ^ Cascone, Sarah (2015-10-28). "Banksy and Araki Top artnet's Top 300 List of the Internet's Most Popular Artists". artnet.
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(help) - ^ Ehrenheim, Jörg (2015-07-02). "Zusammengesetzte Kunst? Niclas Castello in Hamburg". Touch You (in German). Retrieved 2016-03-01.
- ^ "Galerie Schimming". Retrieved 2016-03-01.
- ^ a b "Niclas Castello Sculptures and Paintings". Guy Hepner. Retrieved 2016-03-01.
- ^ "Niclas Castello Track Record" (PDF). Lipsia Fine Arts. 2016-02-26. p. 1. Retrieved 2016-03-25.
- ^ John Wellington Ennis. "Street Art Fair LA: Packed with Art and Fans". The Huffington Post. Retrieved 2016-03-01.
- ^ "Niclas Castello Biography". Retrieved 2016-03-01.
- ^ Florian Güßgen, Nina Poelchau (2015-12-11). "Poimplantate und Riesenbusen?". Stern (in German). Retrieved 2016-03-01.
- ^ "Die fünf Ausstellungstipps der Woche". art – Das Kunstmagazin (in German). 2015-07-01. Retrieved 2016-03-01.
- ^ "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.
- ^ Bok, Anna (2015-11-18). "Große Kunst zum kleinen Preis". Harper's Bazaar (in German). Retrieved 2016-03-01.
- ^ Nehmzow, Ralf (2015-06-17). "Autos, Kunst und alles für den Garten". Hamburger Abendblatt (in German). Retrieved 2016-03-01.
External links
- official website of Niclas Castello
- Niclas Castello on Lipsia Fine Arts