Impressionism
Impressionism is an artistic movement that emerged in France in the 1860s, capturing ‘on-the-spot’ moments and the transient effects of sunlight.
Rather than painting inside a studio, the Impressionists discovered they could better capture the ephemeral and ever-changing sunlight by swiftly working outdoors, directly in front of their subjects — a practice known as ‘en plein air’ (in the open air). This approach heightened their sensitivity to light, colour, and the constantly shifting aspects of the natural environment. Their brushwork became swift and fragmented, consisting of distinct dabs, aimed at conveying the fleeting nature of light.
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Kwesi Botchway
Kwesi Botchway (he/him) was born in 1994 in Accra, Ghana. He lives and works in Accra and Brussels, Belgium.
Mickalene Thomas
Mickalene Thomas (she/her) was born in 1971 in New Jersey, United States and is now based in Brooklyn.
Aya Takano
Aya Takano was born in 1976 in Saitama, Japan, and now lives and works in Tokyo.
Kour Pour
Kour Pour was born in 1987 in Exeter, UK, and now lives and works in Los Angeles, USA.
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