#Dutch-Indonesian painter

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What If your favorite historical figure is in Ikemen Vampire Universe

My Favorite Is:

Raden Saleh Syarif Boestaman

Potrait painting Saleh Syarif Boestaman by Carl Johann Baehr

Raden Saleh Syarif Bustaman

(1811 – 23 April 1880) was born in the village of Terboyo, near Semarang on the island of Java in the Dutch East Indies (present-day Indonesia).

He was born into a noble Hadhrami family; his father was Sayyid Husen bin Alwi bin Awal bin Yahya. He was the grandson of Sayyid Abdullah Bustam through his mother, Raden Ayu Sarif Husen bin Alwi bin Awal. Through his sister, Roqayah, Raden Saleh was uncle by marriage to the famous religious leader Habib Ali Kwitang.

He was considered to be the first "modern" artist from Indonesia (then the Dutch East Indies), and his paintings corresponded with nineteenth-century romanticism which was popular in Europe at the time. He also expressed his cultural roots and inventiveness in his work.

Potrait painting of Raden Saleh by Friedrich Carl Albert Schreuel in 1840.

Young Raden Saleh was first taught in Bogor by the Belgian artist A.J. Payen. Payen acknowledged the youth's talent, and persuaded the colonial government of the Netherlands to send Raden Saleh to the Netherlands to study art. He arrived in Europe in 1829 and began to study under Cornelius Kruseman and Andreas Schelfhout.

It was from Kruseman that Raden Saleh studied his skills in portraiture, and later was accepted at various European courts where he was assigned to do portraits. While in Europe, in 1836 Saleh became the first indigenous Indonesian to be initiated into Freemasonry. From 1839, he spent five years at the court of Ernest I, Duke of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha, who became an important patron.

From Schelfhout, Raden Saleh furthered his skills as a landscape painter. Raden Saleh visited several European cities, as well as Algiers. In The Hague, a lion tamer allowed Raden Saleh to study his lion, and from that his most famous painting of animal fights was created, which subsequently brought fame to the artist. Many of his paintings were exhibited at the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam. Several of his paintings were destroyed when the Colonial Dutch pavilion in Paris was burnt in 1931.

Studio Potrait in 1872

23 April 1880, Saleh suddenly fell sick. He claimed that he was poisoned by one of his servants, and subsequently died; however post-mortem examination showed that his circulatory system was disrupted due to a clot near his heart. Saleh was buried two days later in Kampung Empang, Bogor. As reported in Javanese Bode newspaper, 28 April 1880, his funeral was "attended by various landheeren [landlords] and Dutch officials, and even by curious students from nearby school.

Raden Saleh Painting

During his stay in Paris, Saleh met Horace Vernet whose painting frequently took themes of African wildlife. Compared to Vernet, Saleh's painting seems to be more influenced by the romantic painter Eugène Delacroix. This could be seen in one of Saleh's work, Hunting Lion, 1840, which has similar composition to Delacroix's Liberty Leading the People. However, Werner Kraus, a researcher in the Southeast-Asian Art Center of Passau, Germany, said that Saleh "never mentioned Delacroix. Perhaps he saw Delacroix's, and possibly Vernet's, works during an exhibition.

And one of my favorite painting by Raden Saleh is:

The Arrest of Pangeran Diponegoro

Raden Saleh is particularly remembered for his historical painting, The Arrest of Pangeran Diponegoro,   which depicted the betrayal of the rebel leader Prince Diponegoro by the colonial government, thus ending the Java War in 1830. The Prince was tricked into entering Dutch custody near Magelang, believing he was there for negotiations of a possible cease-fire. He was captured through treachery and later deported.

The event had been previously painted by a Dutch painter Nicolaas Pieneman, commissioned by Lieutenant General Hendrik Merkus de Kock. It is thought that Saleh saw this painting during his stay in Europe. Saleh made significant changes in his version of the painting; Pieneman painted the scene from the right, Saleh from the left.

Pieneman depicts Diponegoro with resigned expression, while in Saleh's he appears to be outraged. Pieneman gave his painting the title Submission of Prince Diponegoro, while Saleh gave The Arrest of Pangeran Diponegoro. It is known that Saleh deliberately painted Diponegoro's Dutch captors with large heads to make them appear monstrous, as opposed to the more proportionally depicted Javanese.

De onderwerping van Diepo Negoro aan luitenant-generaal baron De Kock by Nicolaas Pieneman 1830–1835.

Raden Saleh’s work has been regarded as a sign of incipient nationalism in what was then the Dutch East Indies / Indonesia. This can also be seen it the depiction of Diponegoro's men. Pieneman had never been to the Indies, and so depicted Diponegoro's men in a more Arabic fashion. Saleh's version has a more accurate depiction of native Javanese clothing, with some figures wearing batik and blangkon.

Saleh finished this painting in 1857 and presented it to Willem III of Netherlands in The Hague. It was returned to Indonesia in 1978 as a realization of a cultural agreement between the two countries in 1969, regarding the return of cultural items which were taken, lent, or exchanged to the Dutch in the previous eras. Even though the painting did not fall under any of those categories, because Saleh presented it to the King of the Netherlands and it was never in the possession of Indonesia, it was nevertheless returned as a gift from the Royal Palace of Amsterdam, and is currently displayed at the Merdeka Palace Museum in Jakarta.

My sketch prototype

I'm still trying to improve my digital art skill. And i think i will try to write story au about him in Ikevamp universe. I'm sorry for my bad English 😭😭

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Birthdays 7.29

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Five Favorite Birthdays

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Clara Bow; actor (1905)

Danger Mouse; cartoon character (1977)

Don Carter; bowler (1926)

John Clarke; New Zealand-Australian comedian and actor (1948)

Edgar Cortright; scientist and engineer (1923)

Professor Irwin Corey; comedian, actor (1914)

Sharon Creech; author (1945)

Simon Dach; German poet (1605)

Alex de Tocqueville; French writer, historian, political scientist (1805)

Stephen Dorff; actor (1973)

Neal Doughty; keyboard player (1946)

Leslie Easterbrook; actress (1949)

Richard Egan; actor (1921)

Adele Griffin; author (1970)

Tim Gunn; fashion consultant, television host (1953)

Dag Hammarskjold; Swedish diplomat (1905)

Betty Harris; chemist (1940)

Jenny Holzer; painter, author, and dancer (1950)

Robert Horton; actor (1924)

Isabel; Brazilian princess (1846)

Peter Jennings; television journalist (1938)

Eyvind Johnson; Swedish novelist (1900)

Joe Johnson; English snooker player (1952)

Diane Keen; English actress (1946)

Eric Alfred Knudsen; author (1872)

Harold W. Kuhn; mathematician (1925)

Stanley Kunitz; poet (1905)

Don Marquis; cartoonist, writer (1878)

Jim Marshall; guitar amplifier maker (1923)

Martina McBride; country singer (1966)

Daniel McFadden; economist (1937)

Frank McGuinness; Irish poet and playwright (1953)

Goenawan Mohamad; Indonesian poet and playwright (1941)

Harry Mulisch; Dutch author, poet (1927)

Benito Mussolini; Italian journalist and politician (1883)

Gale Page; actress (1910)

Alexandra Paul; actor (1963)

Dean Pitchford; actor and director (1951)

Isidor Isaac Rabi; physicist (1898)

Don Redman; composer (1900)

Sigmund Romberg; Hungarian-American composer (1887)

Mahasi Sayadaw; Burmese monk and philosopher (1904)

Patti Scialfa; musician (1954)

Mary Lee Settle; novelist (1918)

Tony Sirico; actor (1942)

Randy Sparks; folk singer-songwriter (1933)

John Sykes; English singer-songwriter and guitarist (1959)

Booth Tarkington; writer (1869)

David Taylor; English snooker player (1943)

Paul Taylor; dancer (1930)

Mikis Theodorakis; Greek composer (1925)

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David Warner; English actor (1941)

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Johan Rudolf Bonnet

Rudolf Bonnet My next two blogs were requested by a reader of my site and so I always try and fulfil requests, here is the first one. Today I am looking at the life and work of the Dutch painter Johan Rudolf Bonnet.  He was born in Amsterdam on March 30th 1895, although, as we will see, he spent most of his life in the town of Ubud on the Indonesian island of Bali.  He was one of the most…

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Touching heart: legendary work that arouses the spirit of Indonesian painting

Indonesian painting has produced various works that inspire and arouse the enthusiasm of artists. In this article, we will explore legendary works that not only have a big influence on Indonesian painting, but also touch our hearts. From realist to abstract paintings, these works have exceeded the boundaries and continue to be grounded in our hearts. 1. Affandi: thrilling emotional strokes Affandi is one of the most famous painters in Indonesia, known for the use of fast -paced techniques. Through his quick scratches, he is able to capture emotions with extraordinary intensity. One of his most famous works is "Scenery of Mount Merapi" which describes the natural beauty of Indonesia with striking colors. Affandi not only produces visually stunning works, but also succeeded in describing deep feelings and emotions. 2. Raden Saleh: Beyond the boundaries of colonialism Raden Saleh is one of the first Indonesian painters to get formal education in Europe. His most famous work, "Prince Diponegoro opposed the Dutch" described Prince Diponegoro's resistance against the Dutch colonialism. Through this painting, Raden Saleh succeeded in expressing a sense of nationalism and the spirit of struggle against colonialism that hit Indonesia at that time. Raden Saleh's works are not only a silent witness to Indonesian history, but also inspires the next generation of painters to explore and express their identities. 3. Hendra Gunawan: Exploration of the Nation's Identity Hendra Gunawan is an artist who is famous for his unique expressionist style. Through his most famous work, "Mother and Child", Hendra Gunawan described the power of a mother's love and a child's struggle. This painting not only illustrates family relations, but also reflects the values of strong Indonesian life such as unity and diversity. Hendra Gunawan's works encourage us to reflect on our own nation's identity and our role in maintaining the integrity and diversity of Indonesia. 4. Basuki Abdullah: the beauty of nature and Indonesian women Basuki Abdullah is an Indonesian painting maestro who is famous for his ability to paint the beauty of nature and the portrait of Indonesian women. In his paintings, he managed to capture the elegance and subtleties of Indonesia's natural details, as well as the beauty and uniqueness of the faces of Indonesian women. One of his most famous works is "Balinese Women Painter" which depicts the beauty of Balinese women with soft colors and full of life. Basuki Abdullah's works help us appreciate the natural wealth of Indonesia and the beauty of the faces of Indonesian women. 5. Nyoman Nuarta: Forming the work of metal Nyoman Nuarta is an Indonesian sculpture artist who is famous for his monumental works. One of his most famous works is the statue of "Garuda Wisnu Kencana" which describes the strength and beauty of Indonesian culture. Through his metal works, Nyoman Nuarta succeeded in creating a miracle of art that touched the heart and aroused our enthusiasm to love and appreciate Indonesian cultural heritage. The legendary works above are only a few examples of many works that inspire and arouse the spirit of Indonesian painting. Each of these works has a deep message and is able to touch our hearts. In appreciating Indonesian painting, we not only witness its visual beauty, but also pondering the messages and emotions delivered by artists. Hopefully these works continue to inspire and encourage the development of Indonesian painting. Let us continue to support and appreciate the works of this legend, so that the spirit of Indonesian painting remains alive and developing.

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Discussing the historical work of Indonesian painting with Denny Ja

Painting is a form of cultural expression that has existed since prehistoric times. In Indonesia, painting has developed since the days of ancient kingdoms to date. The historical works of Indonesian painting are an important part of our cultural heritage that must be appreciated and studied. In this article, we will discuss some of the historical works of Indonesian painting with Denny JA, an artist and cultural expert who has been dedicated in promoting Indonesian painting to the international level.

At this time, Indonesian painting has become an integral part of our rich and diverse culture. In the history of Indonesian painting, there are several important figures who have made a major contribution to the development of Indonesian painting. One of them is Raden Saleh, a famous painter in the 19th century known for his realist works that combine western and eastern elements.    Raden Saleh’s works became one of the starting points for the development of Indonesian painting during the Dutch colonial era. His realist works describe the daily lives of Indonesian people at the time, as well as beautiful and exotic natural scenery. One of his famous works is the “Kudaan Horse”, which describes the lives of Javanese people who interact with horses.    Besides Raden Saleh, Indonesian painting is also known through Affandi’s works, a modernist painter who is famous for its expressive brush stroke techniques. Affandi’s works often describe the daily lives of Indonesian people, as well as human struggles and feelings. One of his famous works is “Pasar Senen”, which describes life in the Jakarta traditional market.    In addition, Indonesian painting also has figures such as Basuki Abdullah, Sudjojono, and Hendra Gunawan who also contributed a major contribution to the development of Indonesian painting. Their works reflect the social and political conditions of Indonesia at that time, as well as the struggle of the Indonesian people in achieving independence.    In its journey, Indonesian painting also experienced significant development and changes. In recent decades, Indonesian painting has experienced a shift from realist works into more abstract and contemporary works. This can be seen through the works of artists such as Heri Dono, FX Harsono, and Arahmaiani, which provide new interpretations of Indonesian painting using various innovative media and techniques.    Denny JA, as an arts and cultural expert, has played an important role in promoting Indonesian painting to the international level. Through various arts and collaboration exhibitions with international artists, Denny JA has succeeded in bringing Indonesian painting to the international world. He is also active in holding seminars and discussions about Indonesian painting, as well as writing books and articles that focus on the development of Indonesian painting.    In conclusion, Indonesian painting historical works are an inseparable part of our cultural heritage. Through these works, we can see the development of Indonesian painting from time to time, and understand the importance of painting in describing the lives and struggles of the Indonesian people. Denny Ja, as an arts and cultural expert, has played an important role in promoting Indonesian painting to the international world. With its dedication, Indonesian painting is increasingly known and valued by the world.

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Bring Andy Warhol's Painting to the Modern Era: Denny Ja Art Revolution

Art is a work that can inspire and bring big changes in a society. Since ancient times, art has become a part of human life, has become a forum to express culture, religion, and even politics. In the world of art, painting is one of the most famous forms of expression and has triggered many controversies for years. In Indonesia, painting began to develop in the colonial era in the form of a Dutch -style painting. However, in 1945, along with the occurrence of Indonesian independence, painting in Indonesia experienced a significant development. One of the prominent artists in this era is Basuki Abdullah, a realist painter who is famous for its portrait paintings. However, in the modern era, painting crawls forward with an increasingly diverse style. The only way to maintain creativity in art is to create new innovations. One of the new innovations in Indonesian painting is Denny JA's work. Denny JA is a talented artist who was born and raised in Yogyakarta in 1956. Having an extraordinary talent in the world of art, Denny JA has been in the art world since he was young. In 1974, he won a Bachelor of Fine Arts from the Indonesian Art Institute of Yogyakarta (ISI). His works are very varied and inspired by several major artists, such as Andy Warhol, Pablo Picasso, Rene Magritte, and Salvador Dali. Denny Ja is famous for combining realist techniques with a modern and innovative touch. One of Denny Ja's famous works is "The Last Supper" produced in 2007. This impact water painting is an amazing work of art inspired by the famous painting by Leonardo Da Vinci with additional modern elements such as technology and pop culture. Salamander Eunoto, Embryo elements, linear order, pop culture, and technology are all part of this artwork. In this work, Denny Ja created a mysterious detail that combines visual elements and technology in a neat form and beautifully arranged. Denny Ja also got a lot of inspiration from artist Andy Warhol. Warhol is known for his works which include popular culture elements and various techniques in their experiments. Denny Ja said that Warhol had inspired him to maintain unique and innovative creation. "The biggest influence in my work comes from Warhol. He succeeded in creating his own level of genius in the art world. He is something completely new in the world of art in his time, and I was inspired to create the same thing in the modern arts," Denny said Ja. Denny Ja continues to improve his art collection by creating new innovative works. He combines traditional techniques such as painting, coloring, and drawing with many elements of the modern era pop style. Denny Ja's work not only showed his genius in combining very different elements of art, but he also showed his idealism in giving messages in each of his works. His artwork is mainly in criticizing corruption, politics, and other social problems that are still found in our real world. Denny Ja's work has been recognized as a high work of art, which is not only understood by artists and art fans, but also by the general public. His works were exhibited not only in the country, but also in various countries around the world, such as the United States, Britain, Italy, the Netherlands, and of course, Indonesia. In the world of art, a person cannot maintain his success for a long time unless he has perseverance, patience, and consistency. Denny Ja has shown these things persistently in each of his works. Throughout his career, he succeeded in creating works of art that influenced many people, and of course he still continued to struggle to create brilliant works that show his genius and creativity in combining traditional arts and modern arts. In conclusion, by bringing Andy Warhol's painting to the modern era, Denny Ja has created a revolution in the world of Indonesian painting. His works reflect the evolution of Indonesian painting, which is still growing in a very diverse style. Creativity in his art works and messages he conveyed, making Denny Ja learn to be one of the most famous and honorable artists in Indonesia.

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Repeating history with art: Denny Ja gave birth to a new version of Andy Warhol's works

Art is one way to represent history. There are many works of art that show important events in human history, such as world war, ancient civilization, or industrial revolution. However, art also reflects the thought and point of view of the painter, even when representing history. In this case, contemporary artist Denny JA took the initiative to repeat history by creating a new version of Andy Warhol's works. Denny JAadalah is an Indonesian artist and activist. For more than 40 years, Denny JA has created many works of art that reflects human civilization. Warhol's work, which is still an inspiration for many artists, is one of the forerunners for the POP art movement. Warhol, a US artist, is famous for his work in the form of reproduction of product packaging, celebrities, and advertisements. His work has proven that art can be a new symbol in modern life. Denny Ja created his new art by taking inspiration from Warhol's works. He created new works using the same technique as Warhol, namely Silk Screen Printing. In his new work, Denny Ja described the events that occurred in Indonesia, such as the Indonesian - Dutch War, the Old Order, the 1998 Student Movement, or Terrorists. These works reflect the point of view of Denny Ja as an activist and lover of art. One of Denny Ja's new works is "The Leader". This work was inspired by the work of Warhol "Marilyn Monroe". In "The Leader", Denny Ja described President Soeharto or the Indonesian War Commander - the Netherlands, while Marilyn Monroe was replaced by the word "Indonesia". In this work, Denny Ja tries to convey the message that Indonesia needs a leader recognized by the people and is able to bring justice to all citizens. Besides "The Leader", Denny Ja also created other new works in the form of "Indonesian Terrorist". This work was inspired by the work of Warhol "Electric Chair". In "Indonesian Terrorist", Denny Ja described an Indonesian terrorist who was a victim of the bombing. In this work, Denny Ja wants to say that terrorism is not a solution to the problems that exist in Indonesia and that violence will only create further violence. Denny Ja's new works display art as a form of social and political criticism that is part of the problems of Indonesian society. By combining the Warhol technique, Denny Ja created works that explore human perspectives in seeing historical events. These works reflect Denny Ja's concern for the social and political challenges faced by Indonesia today. Bringing Warhol's works into the context of Indonesian art, Denny Ja created a dialogue between two different cultures. By maintaining a simple Warhol wigraphy technique and forma-representational, Denny Ja changed the contents of Warhol's work into social and political criticism in Indonesia. These works are a symbol of the struggle in Indonesian modern art. Thus, art is a bridge for dialogue and criticism of human history. Denny Ja has succeeded in showing how art can bring social and political messages through Warhol's improvised works. Denny Ja's latest works are proof that art as a form of resistance and a path to transformation. Denny Ja has repeated history by bringing Warhol's work into the context of Indonesian art, and has succeeded in creating a new version of Warhol's works. Denny Ja's works display local wisdom and social values, so that art is no longer only a symbolic observation, but also as a unique form of political message. Art has been successfully used as a bridge of cultural dialogue and social criticism that is part of the current struggle in Indonesia.

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‘Second Nature’ is the first UK institutional solo show of Suriname born Dutch-Indonesian painter Miko Veldkamp taking place at Southwark Park Galleries. 

The Collective Histories Project accompanies this exhibition and refers to the artists practice as a resource, overlapping layers of time and space in painting as a narrative.

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"Het gebed" (1914), drawing | Jan Toorop | Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam.

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Lee Man Fong,  Man-with-Rooster 

  (Indonesian, 1913–1988)

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In 1916 Alexandrine left Indonesia for the Netherlands, at the age of 13.

Profession/occupation: housewife.

Start artwork: in 1960 during a stay in Vence, southern France, an immediate revelation for herself.

(Solo-) exhibitions: 1964 Paris Benezit Gallery; 1976 Haarlem, Frans Hals Museum.

References: Bihalji-Merin, Oto, a.o.; World Encyclopedia of Naive Art, Belgrade 1984; Jakovsky, Anatole, Peintres Naifs, Basel 1976, p. 74; Van der Endt, Nico; Lexicon Nederlandse naïeve kunst van de twintigste eeuw / Lexicon of twentieth century Dutch naïve art, Venlo/Antwerpen, 1995, pp. 16-17.

Alexandrine Kelder-Gortmans, who signed with her first name, was born in 1903 in Jakarta, Indonesia. Her mother passed away in 1916, on a journey to the Netherlands. She was insulted by strangers on the street in The Hague because of her Indonesian appearance. Out of distain she subsequently never wanted to paint a Dutch subject. She married painter and sculptor Toon Kelder (1894-1973), who developed from figurative to abstract expressionist after the war and then turned his back to paint and brush, finally becoming a geometric-abstract sculptor. She undoubtedly learned several techniques from him. The couple moved to southern France in 1960. In these subtropical natural surroundings, Alexandrine imagined herself back in her happy childhood. She began to draw and paint. Characteristic of her work is the depiction of tropical vegetation and the deep blue-green coloration. The sentimental atmosphere expresses more than just personal nostalgia and memories of youth. With oil paint on canvas as the thematic for both landscapes and portraits, she chose – as autodidact – conventional ‘academic’ depictions.

Alexandrine Kelder - Gortmans

1903 Jakarta, Java, Indonesia - 1980 Den Haag, Netherlands

Stadshof Foundation

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‘Aegidius Timmerman (The Print Lover)’, by Jan Toorop (1858-1928).

‘Portrait of Hidde Nijland’, by Jan Toorop (1858-1928). Dutch-Indonesian painter who was influenced by the Dutch Impressionist movement.

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Birthdays 7.29

Beer Birthdays

Max Schwarz (1863)

Garrett Oliver (1962)

Five Favorite Birthdays

Ken Burns; documentary filmmaker (1953)

Geddy Lee; rock bassist, singer (1953)

William Powell; actor (1892)

Dave Stevens; artist, cartoonist, illustrator (1955)

Wil Wheaton; actor, blogger (1972)

Famous Birthdays

Afroman; rapper (1974)

Jean-Hugues Anglade; French actor and director (1955)

Doug Ashdown; Australian singer-songwriter (1942)

Porfirio Barba-Jacob; Colombian poet and author (1883)

Melvin Belli; attorney (1907)

Clara Bow; actor (1905)

Danger Mouse; cartoon character (1977)

Don Carter; bowler (1926)

John Clarke; New Zealand-Australian comedian and actor (1948)

Edgar Cortright; scientist and engineer (1923)

Professor Irwin Corey; comedian, actor (1914)

Sharon Creech; author (1945)

Simon Dach; German poet (1605)

Alex de Tocqueville; French writer, historian, political scientist (1805)

Stephen Dorff; actor (1973)

Neal Doughty; keyboard player (1946)

Leslie Easterbrook; actress (1949)

Richard Egan; actor (1921)

Adele Griffin; author (1970)

Tim Gunn; fashion consultant, television host (1953)

Dag Hammarskjold; Swedish diplomat (1905)

Betty Harris; chemist (1940)

Jenny Holzer; painter, author, and dancer (1950)

Robert Horton; actor (1924)

Isabel; Brazilian princess (1846)

Peter Jennings; television journalist (1938)

Eyvind Johnson; Swedish novelist (1900)

Joe Johnson; English snooker player (1952)

Diane Keen; English actress (1946)

Eric Alfred Knudsen; author (1872)

Harold W. Kuhn; mathematician (1925)

Stanley Kunitz; poet (1905)

Don Marquis; cartoonist, writer (1878)

Jim Marshall; guitar amplifier maker (1923)

Martina McBride; country singer (1966)

Daniel McFadden; economist (1937)

Frank McGuinness; Irish poet and playwright (1953)

Goenawan Mohamad; Indonesian poet and playwright (1941)

Harry Mulisch; Dutch author, poet (1927)

Benito Mussolini; Italian journalist and politician (1883)

Gale Page; actress (1910)

Alexandra Paul; actor (1963)

Dean Pitchford; actor and director (1951)

Isidor Isaac Rabi; physicist (1898)

Don Redman; composer (1900)

Sigmund Romberg; Hungarian-American composer (1887)

Mahasi Sayadaw; Burmese monk and philosopher (1904)

Patti Scialfa; musician (1954)

Mary Lee Settle; novelist (1918)

Tony Sirico; actor (1942)

Randy Sparks; folk singer-songwriter (1933)

John Sykes; English singer-songwriter and guitarist (1959)

Booth Tarkington; writer (1869)

David Taylor; English snooker player (1943)

Paul Taylor; dancer (1930)

Mikis Theodorakis; Greek composer (1925)

Didier Van Cauwelaert; French author (1960)

David Warner; English actor (1941)

Woody Weatherman; guitarist (1965)

Vladimir K. Zworykin, Russian-American engineer and inventor (1888)

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#4A: Nature-inspired art at home

This week's course content made me realize how many nature-inspired art pieces I have at home, collected over the years while travelling and living in different countries. I cherish each item and they make me smile, continuing to connect me with nature on a daily basis. I've catalogued them below so that they may inspire others to get more nature-inspired art at home!

From top left to bottom right, most in honour of my Dutch heritage;

Silicone tulips, Delft Blue candle holders with flower motive in front of a bird's eye view of tulip fields, painted by a good friend

A serving plate with a fish motive

A traditional Indonesian kite in form of a butterfly

Dutch vase with felt flower

Metal hen and rooster, both given to me by my mother

Photos of tulips, photographed by me at the Keukenhof

From top left to bottom right from my time living in Colombia;

Mola fabrics depicting birds

Metal butterfly in the colours of the Colombian flag

Mola pillow covers depicting parrots

Replica of a bird sculpture by Fernando Botero, a famous Colombian artist

Another mola depicting flowers surrounded by flower wall art

Replica of pre-Columbian bird pottery

From top left to bottom right;

Canvas picture that I took of Lagune Verde in Salar de Uyuni, Bolivia (coloured by naturally occurring arsenic, lead & copper in the volcanic soil so not for swimming!)

Metal lizards from Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic

Flowers made out of Lego

Bird & flower pottery from Mexico

3D-printed rose, made by my parents

Canvas picture that I took of Torres del Paine national park in Chile

From top left to bottom right;

Indian wooden bird from Kerala and flower in-laid marble from around the Taj Mahal

Cloth with flowers from Punjab, India

Clutches depicting birds and a rose

Room divider with tree branches and birds

Poppy wall art

Magnetic butterflies

From top left to bottom right;

Canvas picture that I took of the Iguazu waterfalls on the Argentinian/Brazilian border

Large bath ducks in the shower

Canvas picture that I took of Machu Picchu in Peru

More rubber duckies in the bathroom 😊

Poster of flowers painting by Andy Warhol

Origami cranes, believed to be a sign of positive change

From top left to bottom right;

Canvas reproduction of Lawren Harris painting of mountains around Lake Superior, Ontario

Books on the Group of Seven painters, nature images of Scotland (where I used to live) and nature depicted in a Dr. Seuss book

Puzzle of loons by Buffalo Games

Sofa cover with leaves pattern by Ikea

Inukshuk built out of wooden logs from my garden

Coasters with caribou & black bear and two paperweight birds

I am clearly smitten by nature-inspired art!

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MWW Artwork of the Day (5/8/21) Han Snel (Dutch/Indonesian, 1925-1998) A Balinese Beauty (1965) Oil on canvas, 92 x 64 cm. Private Collection

The widespread image of Bali as an island paradise filled with peace-loving natives led to a steady stream of visitors throughout the 30s and early 40s, including a number of artists and painters who would become long term residents on the island.  In the colonial period, artwork created by European artists living in Bali and other parts of the Dutch East Indies gave rise to the concept of Mooi Indie – Dutch for "Beautiful Indies" – a genre of painting that captured the romantic beauty of the Indonesian landscape and native people. Balinese Legong dancers were a favoured subject, as were portraits of native men and women, and scenes from daily rituals and ceremonies. European artists Han Snel, Willem Gerard Hofker, Emil Rizek and Auke Sonnega all visited or lived in Bali during this period, deriving inspiration from images of native peoples, tiered rice paddies, and bustling marketplaces. These artists captured a very specific image of Bali, promoting a romantic vision of the island as a tropical utopia while capturing the sensuous nature of its people.

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Re-reading ‘Map Of The Hidden World’ by Tash Aw, a really good book set in the 1960s of South-East Asia. Details the story of Adam who was separated from his brother, Johan, back in the orphanage. Adam is then adopted by a Dutch painter, Karl. But Adam loses him too when the Indonesian military imprison him set after the colonial era of Indonesia. It’s very much a story of self-discovery, and as a girl born part Dutch and part Indonesian it certainly hits home.