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The "Enfant Terrible" of Austria: Egon Schiele

Today's stop on the "Feel Art Again" trip around the world is Austria, with artist Egon Schiele (1890-1918). Reader Brandon Z. requested a post on Schiele, "the prolific enfant terrible of the early 20th-century" who died at the tender age of 28. 1. Egon Schiele was notorious for his paintings of nude young women, like "Three Girls" (above right). Schiele usually couldn't pay for professional models, so he would paint prostitutes, the young girls who... READ ON

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The Russian-Born South African: Vladimir Tretchikoff

In our quest to cover an artist from a different country in each "Feel Art Again" post for the month of June, today's post features Vladimir Tretchikoff (1913-2006), a Russian-born artist who "was a very proud South African." 1. Among artists, Vladimir Tretchikoff is reportedly second only to Picasso in popularity and wealth. Tretchikoff's most well-known painting, "Chinese Girl" (also known as "The Green Lady," above left) is one of the... READ ON

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The Father of Modern Indian Art: Raja Ravi Varma

Today's "Feel Art Again" post lands us in India, the third country in our quest to cover a different artist from a different country in each post for the month of June. Reader Tuhina requested a post on Raja Ravi Varma (1848-1906), considered "the greatest painter of India," "the father of modern Indian art," and a "prince among painters and a painter among princes." Varma became renowned both for his portraiture, such as "Ramanadha Rao and... READ ON

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Feel Art Again Archive

Entering its 90th week on mentalfloss.com, "Feel Art Again" has featured more than 250 artists. It can be a little hard to remember all 250 artists, so we decided to make it easier on you. Check out the new "Feel Art Again: Artists" spreadsheet, which lists each artist we've covered in alphabetical order, along with their nationalities, years of birth and death, and the link to each "Feel Art Again" post. You can also scroll back through the "Feel Art Again" category at... READ ON

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The Picasso of Africa: George Lilanga

In our quest to feature a different artist from a different country in each installment of "Feel Art Again" this month, today's post highlights George Lilanga (1934-2005). Known as "the Picasso of Africa," Tanzania's best-known artist comes at the suggestion of reader Christina W. 1. George Lilanga's paintings and sculptures are full of colorful, playful figures. The figures, known as shetani, have been described as a kind of "devil" from African... READ ON

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The Greatest Artist Brazil Has Ever Produced: Candido Portinari

In our quest to feature a different artist from a different country in each installment of "Feel Art Again" this month, today's post highlights "the greatest artist Brazil has ever produced," Candido Portinari (1903-1962). Reader Mateus Fonseca suggested Portinari, whose life—and death—was "fascinating." 1. In 1948, Candido Portinari painted panels for a church in Batatais. The paints he used were an "extremely toxic composition" that... READ ON

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Calling all artophiles!

For the month of June, "Feel Art Again" will feature an artist (or artists) from a different country for each day the series appears. (That's at least 13 artists from 13 countries for 13 days.) To do so, we need YOUR help. Submit your requests for artists from around the world today! Comment on this post, or send an e-mail to feelartagain@gmail.com, naming the artist(s) you recommend and what countries they're from. In the past, "Feel Art Again" has featured artists from America, Armenia, Belarus,... READ ON

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Grand Old Man of Philippine Art: Fernando Amorsolo

Saturday marks the 117th anniversary of the birth of Fernando Amorsolo y Cueto (1892-1972). Amorsolo, who is described as "one of the most important artists in the history of painting in the Philippines," was and continues to be one of the most popular Filipino artists. 1. Fernando Amorsolo was a highly prolific artist. He began selling watercolor postcards as a child and continued to create art for the rest of his life. His work appeared in novels, school textbooks, commercial designs, and... READ ON

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Get Your Gotch

Earlier this month marked the 78th anniversary of the death of Thomas Cooper Gotch (1853-1931). The once-prominent English artist is little-known today, despite the presence of his paintings in major collections such as the Tate. Shown above is his painting, "The Mother Enthroned." 1. Thomas "Tom" Gotch's main model was Phyllis, his only child. Phyllis reportedly possessed "extreme beauty and intelligence," which caused the Gotch home to be "a place of... READ ON

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Sato on Sunday

At the request of reader Becci, this weekend's edition of "Feel Art Again" features Tokihiro SatÅ. The contemporary Japanese photographer is known for his black and white Photo-Respiration series, including the 1993 triptych "#171 Monflanquin (South)" shown above. His recent work, such as 2005's "Brooklyn Bridge" shown below, is much more colorful. 1. The works in Tokihiro SatÅ's Photo-Respiration series are created with a large-format... READ ON