The hazy use of light in his paintings was indicative of the artists who influenced him - Swiss painter Boecklin and Turner. Considered one of Poland's top contemporary artists, Beksinski also enjoyed a large following among surrealism fans in countries like France, Japan and the United States.
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Polish Artist Murdered
Contemporary Polish painter Zdzislaw Beksinski was stabbed to death at his home in Warsaw. Beksinski's body had multiple stab wounds and there was no signs of forced entry or robbery. Beksinski's art progressed from realism to a more abstract style that often depicted glowing scenes of skeletons and other images evocative of apocalypse and death.
The hazy use of light in his paintings was indicative of the artists who influenced him - Swiss painter Boecklin and Turner. Considered one of Poland's top contemporary artists, Beksinski also enjoyed a large following among surrealism fans in countries like France, Japan and the United States.
For the full story - click the title
Irish Art
The hazy use of light in his paintings was indicative of the artists who influenced him - Swiss painter Boecklin and Turner. Considered one of Poland's top contemporary artists, Beksinski also enjoyed a large following among surrealism fans in countries like France, Japan and the United States.
For the full story - click the title
Irish Art
