 | This article may rely excessively on sources
too closely associated with the subject, potentially preventing the article from being
verifiable and
neutral. (February 2022) |
Niclas Castello | |
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 Niclas Castello and
Rick Hilton (2015) | |
| Born | July 21, 1978 |
| Nationality | German |
| Known for | The Kiss sculptures |
| Movement | pop art, street art |
| Spouse | |
| Website |
niclascastello |
Niclas Castello (real name Norbert Zerbs, [1] born 1978 in Neuhaus am Rennweg [2]) is a German contemporary artist.
Early life and career
Niclas Castello grew up in Neuhaus am Rennweg, East Germany.[ when?] After living in Montmartre, Paris, he moved back to Germany in 2003, [3] [4] where he studied art at a private university, dropping out after two years. Castello then moved to New York City, where he was supported by Arleen Schloss, [5] staying at Schloss' New York loft for about two years. [6] From 2008 to 2015, he traveled and worked with galleries in Europe and the United States. [2]
Castello has described the artist Invader as an influence. [7] Castello's work includes a sculpture series titled The Kiss sculptures, [5] and artwork depicting fire extinguishers. [8] [9] One of his works is in The One, a private residence in Bel Air, Los Angeles. [10]
Personal life
Castello married Sylvie Meis, a Dutch TV personality, on September 19, 2020 in Florence Italy. They split in June 2023.[ citation needed]
References
- ^ "Norbert Zerbs aus Thüringen eroberte als Niclas Castello ...?". 4 January 2021.
- ^ a b "Niclas Castello Biography". artnet. Retrieved 2016-03-01.
- ^ Ehrenheim, Jörg (2015-07-02). "Zusammengesetzte Kunst? Niclas Castello in Hamburg". Touch You (in German). Retrieved 2016-03-01.
- ^ "Galerie Schimming". Retrieved 2016-03-01.
- ^ a b "Niclas Castello Sculptures and Paintings". Guy Hepner. Retrieved 2016-03-01.
- ^ "Niclas Castello Track Record" (PDF). Lipsia Fine Arts. 2016-02-26. p. 1. Retrieved 2016-03-25.
- ^ "Niclas Castello Biography". Archived from the original on 2015-06-11. Retrieved 2016-03-01.
- ^ "Die fünf Ausstellungstipps der Woche". art – Das Kunstmagazin (in German). 2015-07-01. Archived from the original on 2016-03-28. Retrieved 2016-03-01.
- ^ "Lab Art Texas marks one year milestone, revs up for street art-splashed anniversary event in Dallas design district". Patron magazine. 2015-09-15. Retrieved 2016-03-01.
- ^ "The World's Largest—and America's Priciest—Home Is Ready for Its Close-up". Architectural Digest. January 12, 2021. Retrieved January 20, 2024.
External links
- official website of Niclas Castello
- Niclas Castello on Lipsia Fine Arts
| International | |
|---|---|
| National | |
| This article may rely excessively on sources
too closely associated with the subject, potentially preventing the article from being
verifiable and
neutral. (February 2022) |
Niclas Castello | |
|---|---|
|
Niclas Castello and
Rick Hilton (2015) | |
| Born | July 21, 1978 |
| Nationality | German |
| Known for | The Kiss sculptures |
| Movement | pop art, street art |
| Spouse | |
| Website |
niclascastello |
Niclas Castello (real name Norbert Zerbs, [1] born 1978 in Neuhaus am Rennweg [2]) is a German contemporary artist.
Early life and career
Niclas Castello grew up in Neuhaus am Rennweg, East Germany.[ when?] After living in Montmartre, Paris, he moved back to Germany in 2003, [3] [4] where he studied art at a private university, dropping out after two years. Castello then moved to New York City, where he was supported by Arleen Schloss, [5] staying at Schloss' New York loft for about two years. [6] From 2008 to 2015, he traveled and worked with galleries in Europe and the United States. [2]
Castello has described the artist Invader as an influence. [7] Castello's work includes a sculpture series titled The Kiss sculptures, [5] and artwork depicting fire extinguishers. [8] [9] One of his works is in The One, a private residence in Bel Air, Los Angeles. [10]
Personal life
Castello married Sylvie Meis, a Dutch TV personality, on September 19, 2020 in Florence Italy. They split in June 2023.[ citation needed]
References
- ^ "Norbert Zerbs aus Thüringen eroberte als Niclas Castello ...?". 4 January 2021.
- ^ a b "Niclas Castello Biography". artnet. Retrieved 2016-03-01.
- ^ Ehrenheim, Jörg (2015-07-02). "Zusammengesetzte Kunst? Niclas Castello in Hamburg". Touch You (in German). Retrieved 2016-03-01.
- ^ "Galerie Schimming". Retrieved 2016-03-01.
- ^ a b "Niclas Castello Sculptures and Paintings". Guy Hepner. Retrieved 2016-03-01.
- ^ "Niclas Castello Track Record" (PDF). Lipsia Fine Arts. 2016-02-26. p. 1. Retrieved 2016-03-25.
- ^ "Niclas Castello Biography". Archived from the original on 2015-06-11. Retrieved 2016-03-01.
- ^ "Die fünf Ausstellungstipps der Woche". art – Das Kunstmagazin (in German). 2015-07-01. Archived from the original on 2016-03-28. Retrieved 2016-03-01.
- ^ "Lab Art Texas marks one year milestone, revs up for street art-splashed anniversary event in Dallas design district". Patron magazine. 2015-09-15. Retrieved 2016-03-01.
- ^ "The World's Largest—and America's Priciest—Home Is Ready for Its Close-up". Architectural Digest. January 12, 2021. Retrieved January 20, 2024.
External links
- official website of Niclas Castello
- Niclas Castello on Lipsia Fine Arts
| International | |
|---|---|
| National | |