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The influence of Superflat and Cubsim on The Superstroke Art Movement

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The influence of Superflat and Cubism on The Superstroke Art Movement This is an example of  a Superstroke painting by Conrad Bo (That is me.) Notice the expressive even violent brush work on this painting. Art Brut (Jean Du Buffet) was a definite reference while I was completing this painting. I think this one was done somewhere in 2008. This is an example of a sculpture by the Superflat Art Movement. This Takashi Murakami piece contrast in a spectucular way against the traditional Versailles castle classical ornaments. Here is an example of Picasso using the earlier influence of his Cubism roots to produce paintings of great importance. Picasso paintings in a gallery setup. Here his fantastic use of primary and pastel colors are very is very evident. Picasso at his best.  A sculpture by Picasso. Very influential in the route the Superstroke Art Movement took in

Beyond Cartoon by Mila Bollansee

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Beyond Cartoon Asian Contemporary Art Group Exhibition A cartoon is any of several forms of illustration with varied meanings. Its name is derived from the Italian “cartone” or the Dutch “karton” meaning strong, heavy paper or pasteboard. Several Italian Renaissance masters like Leonardo Da Vinci or Raphael used cartoons as studies for paintings or tapestries. However the British artist Hogarth and the Spaniard Goya were among the first serious artists to use cartoons in the 18th Century as visual symbols or metaphors to criticize society. In modern times cartoons have expanded to print media, with a humorous or ironic intent. They have acted as metaphors to illustrate social and political situations. Comic strips first appeared in newspapers in the early years of the 20th Century in the United States. They also appeared in Europe, more precisely in Britain and in Belgium in the twenties and the thirties. The famous Belgian cartoonist HergĂ© had the adventures of his iconic character “T