Artist Biographies

An American artist famous for his bright, bold drawings of dancing figures and symbols that shared messages of joy and kindness.

Creating beautiful ukiyo-e woodblock prints, especially portraits of women

Being the lead singer and songwriter of the rock band Nirvana

He was a brilliant artist and inventor who loved learning about how the world works.

A famous artist known for her giant spider sculptures and emotional artwork

Being a famous pop singer known as the "Queen of Pop"

A famous artist who painted colorful, dreamlike scenes filled with flying people, animals, and symbols.

Being a famous performance artist who uses her body and time to explore art and feelings

Creating large paintings with bright blocks of color that make people feel strong emotions

Being a famous movie director who tells powerful stories on film

One of the greatest ballerinas of all time, famous for her powerful dancing with the Bolshoi Ballet.

Being one of the greatest movie actors of all time and playing many different kinds of characters

Being one of the greatest artists of the Renaissance, famous for sculptures, paintings, and buildings.

One of the greatest ballet dancers of all time, famous for his amazing jumps and powerful performances.

Leading the Prada fashion house and changing modern fashion with creative ideas

A famous Japanese samurai who became a wise teacher, artist, and writer.

Being the 'Father of Manga' and creating famous stories like Astro Boy.

Designing beautiful, curvy buildings and helping plan the city of Brasília

Being one of the most famous poets in the world, known for poems about love, nature, and everyday life.

A famous artist who helped create Cubism and changed how people see art.

A famous painter who helped change art and inspire modern artists.

A Post-Impressionist painter known for colorful paintings and for helping shape modern art

A famous painter known for colorful, lively artworks full of movement and emotion.

A famous painter who helped create Impressionism and loved painting people and happy moments

Creating colorful abstract art with straight lines and primary colors