Galerie Stein Magazine

Choosing a contemporary Abstract Expressionist artist to add to your collection is an exciting and rewarding endeavor. Here are 7 tips to help guide your selection process: #1: Research and Explore Start by immersing yourself in the world of contemporary Abstract Expressionism. Attend gallery exhibitions, art fairs, and online platforms to discover emerging artists and explore a diverse range of styles and techniques.  #2: Define Your Aesthetic Consider your personal taste and aesthetic preferences when selecting an artist for...

Are you cringing, bored or uninspired by most of the options available as "wall art" online and in most home decoration stores? Is your designer coming up with boring options that "match the decor" rather than present a bold and vibrant expression of who you are as a person?  Acquiring contemporary Abstract Expressionist art offers a unique opportunity to step away from the mass produced and connect with the energy and expressive freedom of this...

Navigating the world of contemporary Abstract Expressionist art can be an exhilarating yet daunting experience for both practiced and new collectors. As this dynamic genre continues to captivate audiences with its bold forms, vibrant colors, and emotive compositions, understanding what to look for when acquiring pieces becomes essential. I've written this 5-step guide to help you make informed choices in your art acquisitions.First, familiarize yourself with the artist's background and artistic philosophy. Understanding the creator's influences, techniques, and thematic...

Beatriz Simón Mexico City, Mexico Mexican-born Abstract Expressionist artist Beatriz Simón has a distinct vision and approach with which she creates large, colorful, and subtly complex paintings. While Beatriz's artistic exploration extends to sculpture, photography, performance art, and graphic design, as a gallery owner it's her painting that I find most interesting. In true expressive form, Beatriz's creative practice is rooted in themes of self-fulfillment and introspection, which are reflected through her intuitive use of diverse techniques and materials. There is an emotional profundity...

As a gallery owner entrenched in the world of fine art, I believe it's important to make art accessible. So, I want to share with you the myriad benefits of purchasing fine art prints of Abstract Expressionist paintings. These prints offer art enthusiasts, like yourself, the opportunity to bring the captivating energy and emotion of Abstract Expressionism into their own homes and other living spaces. My top four reason to collect Abstract Expressionist fine art prints:   #1: Accessibility...

Theodoros Stamos was a Greek-American Abstract Expressionist whose art is known for its emotive depth and resonance. Born in 1922 in New York City to Greek immigrant parents, Theodoros was deeply influenced by his heritage and the natural world. Untitled Number 2 by Theodoros Stamos. Theodoros's journey as an artist began with formal training at the American Artists School, where he honed his craft alongside contemporaries like Mark Rothko and Barnett Newman. Inspired by the works of European...

Afro Libio Basaldella, known mostly as just Afro, isn't usually among the names commonly listed in the postwar Abstract Expressionist movement, but I'm fond of his work. One reason he's not usually mentioned is that he was Italian, not American. Basaldella was born in Udine in 1912 and only arrived in New York in 1950.  By Afro Libio Basaldella. Before New York, Afro embraced various styles, and his evolution as a painter was marked by realism, cubism, and finally Abstract Expressionism....

Sophie CrichtonBarcelona, Spain Sophie Crichton, originally from Toronto, currently lives and paints in Barcelona. Crichton caught our attention with a distinctive urban feel to her abstract expressionist paintings that hint at graffiti, tangled wires, posters on walls, and the vibrant life of street culture.  Characterized by bright colors, layers, and expressive lines, Sophie's layers of large gestural lines and spray paint contrast with detailed mark-making. Sometimes she includes symbols and popular iconography, which is not my favorite...

Lori MirabelliAlmonte, ON, Canada Lori Mirabelli has a degree in psychology and worked for decades in child welfare, all the while doing art on the side. Now painting full-time, she lives and creates in a log house in Ontario, Canada.  Lori's paintings reveal a unique and somewhat whimsical style that I appreciate. I also love her color palettes that usually favor vivid and contrasting colors. Each of her paintings are distinct, but they all feature bold lines, shapes, and a beautifully balanced use of...

Book: Gabriel, Mary. (2018). Ninth Street Women: Lee Krasner, Elaine de Kooning, Grace Hartigan, Joan Mitchell, and Helen Frankenthaler: Five Painters and the Movement That Changed Modern Art. Little, Brown and Company. I read this book a while ago during the pandemic, but its stories have stayed with me. The book steps into the colorful and dynamic world of mid-20th century New York City, to the heart of the postwar Abstract Expressionism movement. It's a riveting journey through...

Sami KorkiakoskiFinland Sami Korkiakoski has an MA from the University of Art and Design Helsinki (2007) and an MFA from the Finnish Academy of Fine Arts Helsinki (2013). He creates large-scale, colorful, and energetic Abstract Expressionist paintings. Untitled by Sami Korkiakoski. I first found Sami on Instagram where he sometimes posts videos of his frenetic painting process. This is what struck me most about Sami's work—the central role played by energy and movement. Witnessing the fast-pace of his creative process is mesmerizing—he paints with both spray and brush simultaneously, using both...

Tu HongtaoChengdu, China I invite you to enter the mesmerizing world of Chinese painter Tu Hongtao, whose art truly transcends boundaries. Born in 1976 in Chengdu, Hongtao studied oil painting at the China Academy of Art, Hangzhou. His abstract works infuse the dynamism of Chinese calligraphy with postwar abstraction, and they take me on a journey through space and time, both real and imagined. 'The Corrupted Garden of Eden' by Tu Hongtao.In Hongtao's sweeping compositions, I see gestural hints of Cy...