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Niclas Castello | |
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Niclas Castello and Rick Hilton (2015) | |
Born | (1978-07-21) July 21, 1978 (age 46) Neuhaus am Rennweg |
Nationality | German |
Known for | The Kiss sculptures |
Movement | pop art, street art |
Spouse |
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Website | niclascastello |
Norbert Zerbs (born 1978 in Neuhaus am Rennweg), known professionally as Niclas Castello, is a German contemporary artist.
Early life and career
Niclas Castello grew up in Neuhaus am Rennweg, East Germany. After living in Montmartre, Paris, he moved back to Germany in 2003, 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, staying at Schloss' New York loft for about two years. From 2008 to 2015, he traveled and worked with galleries in Europe and the United States.
Castello has described the artist Invader as an influence. Castello's work includes a sculpture series titled The Kiss sculptures, and artwork depicting fire extinguishers. One of his works is in The One, a private residence in Bel Air, Los Angeles.
Personal life
Castello married Sylvie Meis, a Dutch TV personality, on September 19, 2020 in Florence Italy. They split in June 2023.
References
- "Norbert Zerbs aus Thüringen eroberte als Niclas Castello ...?". 4 January 2021.
- ^ "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.
- ^ "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