Karel Appel

Karel Appel was a Dutch artist born in 1921. He was a founding member of the avant-garde art movement CoBrA, which emerged in Europe in the aftermath of World War II. Appel's work is characterized by its vibrant colors, bold brushstrokes, and childlike imagery, which often drew on primitive and tribal art forms. His paintings and sculptures explored themes related to the human condition, such as love, death, and the subconscious mind.

Appel's work has been exhibited in numerous solo and group shows around the world, including at the Stedelijk Museum in Amsterdam, the Museum of Modern Art in New York, and the Venice Biennale. He was the recipient of many awards and honors during his lifetime, including the UNESCO Prize in 1964 and the Order of the Lion of the Netherlands in 1985. Appel passed away in 2006, but his legacy as a leading figure of postwar European art continues to be celebrated and studied.