Yesterday in Art History
🎂 Johan Barthold Jongkind (1819–1891)
Born on June 3, 1819, in Lattrop, Netherlands, Johan Barthold Jongkind was a Dutch painter and printmaker. He trained at the art academy in The Hague and later moved to Paris, where he studied under Eugène Isabey and François-Édouard Picot.
Jongkind is renowned for his marine landscapes and is considered a forerunner of Impressionism. His loose brushwork and emphasis on capturing light influenced artists like Claude Monet. Notable works include "View from the Quai d'Orsay" and "The Port of Honfleur."
🎂 Theodore Robinson (1852–1896)
Theodore Robinson, born on June 3, 1852, in Irasburg, Vermont, was an American painter best known for his Impressionist landscapes. He studied in the U.S. and Europe, eventually settling in Giverny, France, where he became close friends with Claude Monet.
Robinson's works, such as "Valley of the Seine" and "La Débâcle," showcase his adaptation of French Impressionist techniques to American subjects. His paintings are celebrated for their light-filled compositions and atmospheric effects.
🎂 Raoul Dufy (1877–1953)
Born on June 3, 1877, in Le Havre, France, Raoul Dufy was a French painter and designer noted for his brightly colored and decorative scenes of luxury and pleasure. He studied at the École des Beaux-Arts in Paris and was influenced by the Fauvist movement.
Dufy's works, including "The Electricity Fairy" and "Regatta at Cowes," are characterized by their vibrant colors and fluid lines. He also contributed to textile design and illustrated books, leaving a lasting impact on decorative arts.
🎂 Donald Judd (1928–1994)
Donald Judd, born on June 3, 1928, in Excelsior Springs, Missouri, was an American artist and critic associated with Minimalism. He studied philosophy and art history at Columbia University and painting at the Art Students League.
Judd is known for his large-scale, unadorned sculptures that emphasize the physical experience of space and form. His works, such as "Untitled (Stack)" and "15 Untitled Works in Concrete," challenge traditional notions of art by focusing on simplicity and materiality.
🕯️ Wolf Huber (c.1485–1553)
Wolf Huber, who died on June 3, 1553, was an Austrian-German painter, printmaker, and architect. He worked primarily in Passau, Germany, and was a leading member of the Danube School.
Huber's works, such as "The Mourning of Christ" and "Allegory of Salvation," are noted for their expressive landscapes and intricate details. His contributions significantly influenced the development of landscape painting in Europe.
🕯️ Christian Wilberg (1839–1882)
Christian Wilberg, who died on June 3, 1882, was a German painter born in Havelberg. Initially a house painter, he later studied under Eduard Pape and Paul Gropius in Berlin, acquiring a strong foundation in perspective and architecture.
Wilberg specialized in architectural paintings, capturing the grandeur of historical buildings with precision. His works, like "Interior of St. Mark's Basilica," demonstrate his meticulous attention to detail and atmospheric rendering.
🕯️Will Sampson (1933–1987)
Will Sampson, who died on June 3, 1987, was a Native American actor, artist, and rodeo performer. He is best known for his role as Chief Bromden in "One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest."
Beyond acting, Sampson was an accomplished painter, often depicting Native American themes and culture. He also advocated for Native American representation in the arts, co-founding the American Indian Registry for the Performing Arts.
🕯️Felix de Weldon (1907–2003)
Felix de Weldon, who died on June 3, 2003, was an Austrian-born American sculptor renowned for creating the United States Marine Corps War Memorial (Iwo Jima Memorial) in Arlington, Virginia.
De Weldon's prolific career includes over 1,200 sculptures worldwide, such as the Malaysian National Monument. His works are celebrated for their monumental scale and patriotic themes, leaving a lasting legacy in public art.
Today in the Art World
"Rachel Whiteread: Internal Objects" at Goodwood Art Foundation, West Sussex
Experience the haunting sculptures of Rachel Whiteread at the Goodwood Art Foundation. Her concrete and plaster forms evoke themes of memory and absence, offering a contemplative journey through space and form.
Deutsche Börse Photography Foundation Prize 2025, The Photographers’ Gallery
See highlights of the 2025 artists' nominated projects in this year's exhibition - open until 15 June.
This long-standing annual Prize, originally established in 1996, is one of the most important international awards for contemporary photographers. The Prize spotlights outstanding, innovative and thought-provoking work by artists whose exhibitions or books have made a significant contribution to photography over the past year.
Do Ho Suh: Walk the House, Tate Modern
Korean-born, London-based artist Do Ho Suh invites visitors to explore his large-scale installations, sculptures, videos and drawings in this major survey exhibition.
Is home a place, a feeling, or an idea? Suh asks timely questions about the enigma of home, identity and how we move through and inhabit the world around us.
With immersive artworks exploring belonging, collectivity and individuality, connection and disconnection, Suh examines the intricate relationship between architecture, space, the body, and the memories and the moments that make us who we are.
Stay tuned for tomorrow's edition of ART FLASH | Yesterday & Today
for more insights into the art world's past and present.
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