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Artist Statement:
JACOB KLEYN
,- THE FATHER OF
CONTEMPORARY DRAWING
Jacob Kleyn is a sensitive
artist,
showing in his work a poignant
concern and great empathy for
suffering humanity.
Despite the fact that nowadays
high prices are payed for his
works,he identified himself
with those who are poor and
miserable.
He's an internationally
appreciated Dutch artist.
His works are in collections
troughout the world.
Designated as "the Father of
Contemporary drawing",
honoured for his AvantGarde
role
and huge influence on nowadays
art / artists,
Finally he has recieved
mondial recognition
and appreciation for his art.
At the moment his work is
"Hot" .
The prices of his works are
raising quickly.
To concentrate solely on his
art
he lives for long periods like
a hermit,
creating impressive drawings
on canvas and on paper.
Icons of Modern Art.
Sincere,simple and touching.
His art is not about luxury
but about those situations and
events in the human life
and in the world that matters
and have a huge impact on us.
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Artist Exhibitions:
Many Exhibitions
National and International.
see website links. ( at the
bottom of this home-page )
Upcoming Exhibitions:
25 June 2011 till December
2011
International Exhibition
ALFABETO MORSO, ITALY
Stradale Baudenasca no. 118
10064 PINEROLA ( TO ), ITALY
2011 International Mixed
Exhibition
8-29 April 2011
Usak University
Gallery.
1 Eylul Kampusu
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Artist Galleries:
Lessedra Art Gallery
25 Milin Kamak street ,
Lozenetz,
1164 Sofia , Bulgaria.
Tel. (++359 2) 866 38 57...
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Artist Reviews:
" They call him THE FATHER OF
CONTEMPORARY DRAWING.
But who is this JACOB KLEYN ?
Probably some misterious
artist , living incognito on
the edge of society ?
"Un-aware"of the fact that the
value of his Art have reached
a 2 million euro each, and
still lives in misery ?
or...... "
YES...
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Commissions:
Coming Soon!
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Jacob Kleyn Biography:
Biographical information for Jacob Kleyn can be found below. The artist may choose what information to display. Sometimes the artist chooses not to display personal information to the general public. |
Age
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60
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| Gender |
Male
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| Status |
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| Children |
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| Religion |
Russian-Orthodox |
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| Education |
Masters of Fine Arts |
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| Hobbies / Interests |
To walk incognito,on the edge of society. |
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| Favorite Artistic Medium |
Mixed Media
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| Favorite Arthistory Movement |
Contemporary Art - (Now)
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| Favorite Visual Artist |
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| Favorite Work of Art |
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| Biggest Artistic Inspiration |
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| Why Did You Become An Artist |
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| Your Personal Biography |
Jacob Johannes Kleyn
born 3-4-1952
in Amsterdam,Netherlands
Education High school of Arts |
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| Artist Statement |
JACOB KLEYN
,- THE FATHER OF CONTEMPORARY DRAWING
Jacob Kleyn is a sensitive artist,
showing in his work a poignant concern and great empathy for suffering humanity.
Despite the fact that nowadays high prices are payed for his works,he identified himself with those who are poor and miserable.
He's an internationally appreciated Dutch artist.
His works are in collections troughout the world.
Designated as "the Father of Contemporary drawing",
honoured for his AvantGarde role
and huge influence on nowadays art / artists,
Finally he has recieved mondial recognition
and appreciation for his art.
At the moment his work is "Hot" .
The prices of his works are raising quickly.
To concentrate solely on his art
he lives for long periods like a hermit,
creating impressive drawings on canvas and on paper.
Icons of Modern Art.
Sincere,simple and touching.
His art is not about luxury
but about those situations and events in the human life
and in the world that matters
and have a huge impact on us.
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