Matt Ballou

Ensign No. 2

2024

Abstraction 30x21, ink/collage

Artist: Laszlo Dus – Hungarian/American (1941- ) Title: Repules XVI Year: 1988 Medium: Oil on canvas Size: 16 x 12 inches Framed size: 24 x 20 inches Signature: Signed lower right Condition: Very good. Frame in fair/poor condition This abstract oil on canvas painting is by the well-known Hungarian/ American artist Laszlo Dus (1941-). The painting is in very good condition. The frame is in fair/poor condition. The linen inner mat is stained and should be replaced. The very nice silver wooden frame has a chip on the right bar near the bottom. There is also a tiny chip in the lower left corner. Please see pictures. The painting is signed in the lower right. On the reverse is information about this painting and some biographical information about Dus. Laszlo Dus (Born 1941) Laszlo Dus was considered a brilliant young artist behind the Iron Curtain before moving to the United States at the age of thirty-three, having already exhibited in France, Italy, Yugoslavia, Austria, Czechoslovakia and Holland. Dus' achievements and abilities have been recognized across the U.S., where his works have found a place in many major collections including the Metropolitan Museum of Art (NY), The National Gallery of Fine Arts (Washington, D.C.), the Chicago Art Institute and the Detroit Institute of Arts. 1941 Born in Zalaegerszeg on July 15th 1956-60 Attended the Fine Art High School, Budapest 1962-67 Studied at the Academy of Fine Arts, pupil of Aurel Bernath, Budapest 1967 Director of the Town Art Program at the Town Council, Zalaegerszeg 1968 Founder of the Egervár Artists’ Colony 1971 Study trip to the USA 1974 Emigration to the USA 1976 Artist–in–Residence at Clarion State College 1977-92 Association with Park West Galleries, Detroit 1992 Organization of the Kunst Atelier International, Cleveland 1993-99 Association with AL Galerie, Stuttgart 1999 Settled in Los Angeles as well as in Budapest, Százados út Artist Colony Collections (selected) Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago (USA) Detroit Institute of Art, Detroit (USA) Flint Institute of Arts, Flint (USA) Library of Congress, Washington D. C. Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York NASA Space...

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This artwork, "Untitled" is a mixed media on paper by renown Malaysian artist Thang Kiang How, born 1946. It is signed at the lower right corner by the artist. The artwork size is 27.5 x 26.75 inches, framed is 31.25 x 30.75 inches. Custom framed in a wooden silver frame, with black color spacer. It is in excellent condition. An oil painting on canvas 38 x 44 inches by this artist, sold at auction on Nov 30th 2014 for a record price of $195,700.00 plus premium. About the artist: Thang Kiang How was born in 11th Sept.1946 in Malaysia Kiang How received the Public Service Medal (PBM) awarded by the President of Singapore in 1981 for his contribution to Singapore Nation Building. In the past 30 years, he has been an active participant in local and international art scenes. His unique technique of blending acrylic and airbrush printing effect on canvas and paper has become his trademark in the art circle and is constantly involved in major art projects (sculpture and murals). He has held 12 solo exhibitions and participated in more than 100 group exhibitions in countries, such as Australia, China, France, Indonesia, Korea, Malaysia, New Zealand, Thailand, Vietnam and also Singapore. He received many local and international awards.His works are collected by local as well as overseas museums, organizations and private collectors. He was the President of Modern Art Society Singapore (1982 – 1993), Vice President of Federation of Art Societies Singapore (1990 – 1996) and sits on the panel in National Arts Council (1984 – 1993). However, he was the person brought MASS onto a regional platform, Asian International Art Exhibition (AIAE) hosting by members in Federation of Asian Artists (FAA) yearly in 1990. Education 1964 - Graduated from Thomson Secondary School 1968 - Graduated from National Youth Leadership Training Institute and was awarded a Diploma for Community & Youth Work 1976 - Began experimenting with a mixed media of batik and acrylic Career 1964-1968 - Joined People's Association as Organising Secretary 1968-1979 - Chief Instructor-in-Charge of Art & Photographic Unit in Vihilante Corps 1977-2001 - Vice Chairman of Ang Mo Kio Citizens' Consultative Committee 1982-1993 - President of Modern Art Society 1982-1988 - Council Member of the Visual Arts Advisory Community 1984-1989 - National Arts Council Arts Advisory Committee 1989-1993 - Committee Member of National Community Organisation Council 1990-1994 - Member of Organising Committee ASIAN International Art Exhibition 1990-1996 - Vice-President of Federation of Art Societies, Singapore 1993-1996 - Member of Visual Art Resources Panel National Arts Council 1994-1996 - Vice-president of Modern Art Society One-Man Exhibition 1980 - Singapore Chinese Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Singapore 1987 - National Museum Art Gallery 1988 - Hyatt Regency Singapore Hotel, Singapore 1988 - To-day Art Gallery, Taipei, Taiwan 1988 - Kaohsiung National Library, Kaohsiuing, Taiwan 1989 - 5th Solo Art Exhibition at National Museum Art Gallery, Singapore 1990 - Singapore Conference Hall, Singapore 1995 - Art Gallery of Beijing International-Art Palace, China Group Art Exhibitions 1970-1989 - Annual National Day Art Exhibition 1974-1979 - National Museum Annual Art Exhibition 1980 - The Fifth Festival of Asian Arts 1980-1994 - ASEAN Painting and Photography Exhibition 1980 - Contemporary Singapore Paintings...

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