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Nicholas Samartis
Nicholas Samartis is a contemporary artist working across several mediums including sculpture, photography, film, Installation art, art installations and as a creative director. He is also known for his Photograph manipulation, photographic artworks and portraiture in Vogue (magazine), American Vogue. Biography Samartis has worked with Condé Nast, U.S Conde Nast, Metropolitan Opera, The New York Metropolitan Opera and during a decade long career with the US Vogue he worked with many notable icons, including Academy Awards, Academy Award winners, Anne Hathaway, Alejandro González Iñárritu, Cate Blanchett and among others, Keira Knightley, Hugh Jackman, Amy Adams, Naomi Watts, Ashley Judd, Katie Holmes, Gerard Butler, Evan Rachel Wood, and music superstars, Prince (musician), Prince, Tom Petty, Billy Joel. And artists including Jeff Koons. Samartis received 'The 'Pinnacle Award' for photography at The Australian Design Biennale in the year 2014. He was featured in the Austr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Artist
An artist is a person engaged in an activity related to creating art, practicing the arts, or demonstrating the work of art. The most common usage (in both everyday speech and academic discourse) refers to a practitioner in the visual arts only. However, the term is also often used in the show business, entertainment business to refer to Actor, actors, Musician, musicians, Singing, singers, Dance, dancers and other Performing arts#Performers, performers, in which they are known as ''Artiste'' instead. ''Artiste'' (French) is a variant used in English in this context, but this use has become rare. The use of the term "artist" to describe Writer, writers is valid, but less common, and mostly restricted to contexts such as critics' reviews; "author" is generally used instead. Dictionary definitions The ''Oxford English Dictionary'' defines the older, broader meanings of the word "artist": * A learned person or Master of Arts * One who pursues a practical science, traditionally ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gerard Butler
Gerard James Butler (born 13 November 1969) is a Scottish actor and film producer. After studying law, he turned to acting in the mid-1990s with small roles in productions such as '' Mrs Brown'' (1997), the James Bond film ''Tomorrow Never Dies'' (1997), and '' Tale of the Mummy'' (1998). In 2000, he starred as Count Dracula in the gothic horror film '' Dracula 2000''. He played Attila the Hun in the miniseries ''Attila'' (2001), then appeared in the films '' Reign of Fire'' (2002) and '' Lara Croft: Tomb Raider – The Cradle of Life'' (2003) before starring in the science fiction film ''Timeline'' (2003). He played Erik, The Phantom in Joel Schumacher's 2004 musical '' The Phantom of the Opera''. Butler gained wider recognition for his portrayal of King Leonidas in Zack Snyder's fantasy war film ''300'' (2007). In 2010, he began lending his voice to the ''How to Train Your Dragon'' franchise. Also in the 2010s, he portrayed a Secret Service agent in the action thriller ' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Australian Photographers
Australian(s) may refer to: Australia * Australia, a country * Australians, citizens of the Commonwealth of Australia ** European Australians ** Anglo-Celtic Australians, Australians descended principally from British colonists ** Aboriginal Australians, indigenous peoples of Australia as identified and defined within Australian law * Australia (continent) ** Indigenous Australians * Australian English, the dialect of the English language spoken in Australia * Australian Aboriginal languages * ''The Australian'', a newspaper * Australiana, things of Australian origins Other uses * Australian (horse), a racehorse * Australian, British Columbia, an unincorporated community in Canada See also * The Australian (other) * Australia (other) * * * Austrian (other) Austrian may refer to: * Austrians, someone from Austria or of Austrian descent ** Someone who is considered an Austrian citizen * Austrian German dialect * Something associated with the coun ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Andrea Stretton
Andrea Stretton (11 March 1952 – 16 November 2007) was an Australian arts journalist and television presenter. She was known as a major advocate for the arts in Australia. Career Andrea Stretton began her major network broadcasting career in 1985 when she took a job with SBS Radio. She remained at SBS television and radio for more than a decade. She also worked as a series editor and presenter for the SBS television programs ''The Book Show'' and ''Masterpiece''. Stretton went on to present on Australian Broadcasting Corporation's Sunday Afternoon, a network arts program, from 1998 until 2001. Stretton's interest in the arts also extended into the publishing world as a long time book reviewer for ''The Sydney Morning Herald''. She was a contributing book editor for ''Art & Australia'' magazine. She was also a well-known figure at Australian writers' festivals, including the Sydney Writers Week. She was awarded the Order of Arts and Letters in 2002 by the government of Fr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
John Lennon
John Winston Ono Lennon (born John Winston Lennon; 9 October 19408 December 1980) was an English singer-songwriter, musician and activist. He gained global fame as the founder, co-lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist of the Beatles. Lennon's Lennon–McCartney, songwriting partnership with Paul McCartney remains the most successful in history. Born in Liverpool, Lennon became involved in the Skiffle revival, skiffle craze as a teenager. In 1956, he formed the Quarrymen, which evolved into the Beatles in 1960. Lennon initially was the group's ''de facto'' leader, a role he gradually seemed to cede to McCartney, writing and co-writing songs with increasing innovation, including "Strawberry Fields Forever", which he later cited as his finest work with the band. Lennon soon expanded his work into other media by participating in numerous films, including ''How I Won the War'', and authoring ''In His Own Write'' and ''A Spaniard in the Works'', both collections of literary nonsense, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ghassan Aboud
Muhammed Ghassan Aboud (; born 1967) is a Syrians, Syrian Entrepreneurship, entrepreneur. He is one of the founding members of the Syrian Business Council and the Ghassan Aboud Group. Based in the United Arab Emirates, Aboud was listed in the 2018 issue of the Top 50 Most Influential Expats in the UAE by Forbes Middle East. In 2019, his net worth was estimated at $1.75 billion by ''Forbes magazine.'' Personal life Muhammed Ghassan Aboud was born on August 4, 1967, in the city of Idlib in northern Syria. He is married to Nahed Nebhan and has five children. Career He moved to the United Arab Emirates in October 1992, where he first worked in the public relations field before founding the Ghassan Aboud Group in the year 1994. Ghassan Aboud Group commenced business as a small trader in new automobiles and spare parts. Over the years, he developed the business into a diversified conglomerate. In 2018, Ghassan Aboud was named in the list of Top 50 Most Influential Expats in the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jurriaan Schrofer
Jurriaan Willem Schrofer (; 15 April 1926 – 1 July 1990) was a Dutch sculptor, graphic designer, type designer, and art school educator.Jurriaan Schrofer (in Dutch), ''Netherlands Institute for Art History''. Retrieved 24 March 2022. Early life and education Jurriaan Willem Schrofer was born on 15 April 1926 in The Hague, Netherlands. His father Willem Schrofer was a painter of abstract art.Cees Straus,Jurriaan Schrofer, een beeldhouwer met tekst en licht (in Dutch), ''Trouw'', 3 July 1990. Retrieved 27 March 2022. In 1945, he graduated from the Gymnasium (school)#Neth ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
National Portrait Gallery (Australia)
The National Portrait Gallery, also known as the National Portrait Gallery of Australia (NGA or NPGA) in Canberra is a public art gallery containing portraits of prominent Australians. It was established in 1998 and moved to its present building on King Edward Terrace in December 2008. History In the early 1900s, the painter Tom Roberts was the first to propose that Australia should have a national portrait gallery, but it was not until the 1990s that the possibility began to take shape. The 1992 exhibition ''Uncommon Australians'' – developed by the gallery's founding patrons, Gordon and Marilyn Darling – was shown in Canberra and toured to four state galleries, igniting the idea of a national portrait gallery. In 1994, under the management of the National Library of Australia, the gallery's first exhibition was launched in Old Parliament House. It was a further four years before the appointment of Andrew Sayers as inaugural director signalled the establishment of the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
National Photographic Portrait Prize
The National Photographic Portrait Prize is an annual portraiture competition held at the National Portrait Gallery in Canberra, Australia. The major sponsor of the prize in 2022 is the gallery itself, which awards to the winner, while Canon provides camera equipment worth over . In earlier years VISA was the major sponsor of the prize. Past winners *2007 — Robert Scott-Mitchell *2009 — Ingvar Kenne *2010 — Scott Bycroft *2011 — Jacqueline Mitelman *2012 — Roderick McNicol *2013 — Janelle Low *2014 — Andrew Cowe *2015 — Hoda Afshar *2016 — Elizabeth Looker *2017 — Gary Grealy *2018 — Lee Grant *2019 — Alana Holmberg *2020 — Rob Palmer *2021 — Joel B. Pratley *2022 — Wayne Quilliam *2023 — Shea Kirk *2024 — Amos Gebhardt Highly Commended *2014 — David Apostol *2015 — Katherine Williams *2016 — Sean Davey *2017 — John Benavente; Brett Canet-Gibson *2018 — Filomena Rizzo *2019 — Alex Vaughan *2020 — Hugh Stewart *2021 — Juli ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jeff Koons
Jeffrey Lynn Koons (; born January 21, 1955) is an American artist recognized for his work dealing with popular culture and his sculptures depicting everyday objects, including balloon animals produced in stainless steel with mirror- finish surfaces. He lives and works in both New York City and his hometown of York, Pennsylvania. His works have sold for substantial sums, including at least two record auction prices for a work by a living artist: US$58.4 million for '' Balloon Dog (Orange)'' in 2013 and US$91.1 million for ''Rabbit'' in 2019. Critics come sharply divided in their views of Koons. Some view his work as pioneering and of major art-historical importance. Others dismiss his work as kitsch, crass, and based on cynical self-merchandising. Koons has stated that there are no hidden meanings or critiques in his works. Early life Koons was born in York, Pennsylvania, to Henry Koons and Nancy Loomis. His father was a furniture dealer and interior decorator. His mother wa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Billy Joel
William Martin Joel (born May 9, 1949) is an American singer, songwriter, and pianist. Nicknamed the "Honorific nicknames in popular music, Piano Man" after his Signature song, signature 1973 song Piano Man (song), of the same name, Joel has had a successful career as a solo artist since the 1970s. From 1971 to 1993, he released 12 studio albums spanning the genres of pop and rock, and in 2001 released a one-off studio album of classical compositions. With over 160 million records sold worldwide, Joel is one of the world's List of best-selling music artists, best-selling music artists and is the fourth-best-selling solo artist in the United States. His 1985 compilation album, ''Greatest Hits – Volume I & Volume II'', is one of the List of best-selling albums in the United States, best-selling albums in the United States. Joel was born in the Bronx in New York City and grew up in Hicksville, New York, Hicksville on Long Island, where he began taking piano lessons at his mothe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
