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He graduated from the “Instituto Superior de Arte (ISA)” in Havana in 1994. For twelve years he

He graduated from the “Instituto Superior de Arte (ISA)” in Havana in 1994. For twelve years he was a member of the art collective Los Carpinteros, until he left the group in July 2003 to continue his career as a solo artist. His public art involves concepts of power and its network of hierarchies, surveillance, control, prohibitions and subjection. The spectator’s participation in the work adds to his contemplation. The work arises out of human actions and reactions in the face of contemporary versions of the worldview already described by Jeremy Bentham in the 18th century.

Is a French artist born in Paris. Alexandre Barberà-Ivanoff is a grandson and expert of the painter

Is a French artist born in Paris. Alexandre Barberà-Ivanoff is a grandson and expert of the painter Serge Ivanoff. He studied painting from the age of 12 in private workshop, with the painters Christian Welter, Gerard Di-Maccio, then Jean Bertholle.

Was a French sculptor. Much of his work is war memorials. One of the best known is at Douai, inaugur

Was a French sculptor. Much of his work is war memorials. One of the best known is at Douai, inaugurated on the 23rd July 1927. A central bas-relief represents the Victory of the Lion of Flanders, flanked by a crossbowman and a machine gunner. The monument was damaged during bombing on the 11th August 1944 but has been restored. The inclusion of a crossbowman refers back to another dramatic episode in Douaisian history, the Battle of Mons-en-Pévèle in 1324, when 600 citizens of Douai lost their lives.

Was a classical guitarist. His early career included boxing and guitar, and as he cites on the sleev

Was a classical guitarist. His early career included boxing and guitar, and as he cites on the sleeve of his 1981 Columbia album, his parents hoped he would outgrow his predilection for both.

For a short time directed the Paris Opera. He played an essential role in France in making a clear d

For a short time directed the Paris Opera. He played an essential role in France in making a clear distinction between sacred and secular music, and was one of the originators of French interest in musicology.

Was a French painter and sculptor in the troubadour style. He received his first training from his f

Was a French painter and sculptor in the troubadour style. He received his first training from his father and drew from him his piquant subjects and great facility, perfecting them under David.

Is a French international football player of Ivorian descent who plays as a striker for both the Fra

Is a French international football player of Ivorian descent who plays as a striker for both the France national football team and Sunderland of the Premier League, on loan from Ligue 1 side Olympique Marseille. He is noted particularly for his speed and acceleration, as well as his often eye-catching hairstyles. Since 2005, he has held the title of Lord of the Manor of Frodsham.CissT signed for the French club AJ Auxerre at the age of 15. He won the French Cup with Auxerre in May 2003.CissT was also the top scorer in the French Ligue 1 in the 2001

Was a Greek painter, who became widely known from his particularly dynamic depictions of the Greco-I

Was a Greek painter, who became widely known from his particularly dynamic depictions of the Greco-Italian War of 1940. Alexandrakis showed an early talent for design and painting. In the age of 17, he exhibited 23 works in the group show organised by HAN. He then studied painting in Athens School of Fine Arts under the supervision of masters Spyridonas Vikatos and Umbertos Argyros.

Was a Greek painter. He attended the School of Great Arts where he excelled with the studend Nikifor

Was a Greek painter. He attended the School of Great Arts where he excelled with the studend Nikiforos Lytras. He later went to Naples where he attended the Instutute of Great Arts. From his journey until his death, he presented paintings with popular and teamwork positions.

Is an American figure skater.

Is an American figure skater.

Was a Russian painter. He was born close to Saratov on the Volga River, and enrolled at the Academy

Was a Russian painter. He was born close to Saratov on the Volga River, and enrolled at the Academy of Fine Arts in Saint Petersburg at the age of 14.

Was a Russian landscape painter and creator of the lyrical landscape style. Savrasov was born into t

Was a Russian landscape painter and creator of the lyrical landscape style. Savrasov was born into the family of a merchant. He began to draw early and in 1838 he enrolled as a student of professor Rabus at the Moscow School of Painting, Sculpture and Arc

A Russian pianist and harpsichordist.He studied at the Moscow Conservatory with Heinrich Neuhaus and

A Russian pianist and harpsichordist.He studied at the Moscow Conservatory with Heinrich Neuhaus and Lew Naumov. After successes in several competitions, he went on to give the first Soviet performances of a number of pieces by composers such as Schoenberg, Stockhausen, Boulez and Ligeti. His commitment to western music was heavily criticised by the Soviet authorities, and he was prevented from leaving the Soviet Union for several years, during which time Lubimov concentrated on working with period instruments. He is a founder of the Moscow Baroque Quartet and the Moscow Chamber Academy (with Tatiana Grindenko)

Was a Russian barocco painter active primarily in St. Petersburg, where he was born and died. He als

Was a Russian barocco painter active primarily in St. Petersburg, where he was born and died. He also worked in Moscow and fresco-ed churches in Kiev. His preferred medium was oil, but he also painted miniatures and icons.

Was a Russian expressionist painter active in Germany. He was a member of the New Munich Artist's As

Was a Russian expressionist painter active in Germany. He was a member of the New Munich Artist's Association (Neue Künstlervereinigung München), the Blue Rider group (Der Blaue Reiter). He was also a member of the Die Blaue Vier (The Blue Four).

Was a Russian painter, renown for his paintings devoted to the peasant life and ordinary people. Ale

Was a Russian painter, renown for his paintings devoted to the peasant life and ordinary people. Alexey Venetsianov was born to a merchant family of Greek descent in Moscow.

Is a Belarusian singer. He participated in the Junior Eurovision Song Contest 2007 and won with one

Is a Belarusian singer. He participated in the Junior Eurovision Song Contest 2007 and won with one point more than the Armenian runner up. He sang the song S druz'yami, about friendship. It was a song with a fast tempo and energetic dancing.

Is a composer and lead guitarist for the bands Children of Bodom (where he is also the vocalist), Si

Is a composer and lead guitarist for the bands Children of Bodom (where he is also the vocalist), Sinergy and KylShullut. He has also played with Thy Serpent and Impaled Nazarene on occasion, in addition to Warmen.Guitar World magazine has ranked him among the top 50 fastest guitar players in the world.In 1999, Alexi was invited to join Sinergy by Kimberly Goss, as the lead guitarist and support keyboard player. In 2001, Roope Latvala joined Sinergy, and a "master against disciple" situation was created, resulting in several guitar battles on the solos of Sinergy's songs.

A Cypriot vocalist, musician, performer, singer who represented Cyprus twice in the Eurovision Song

A Cypriot vocalist, musician, performer, singer who represented Cyprus twice in the Eurovision Song Contest, first with the musical band Island, and then by herself. Alexia is one of the most talented, versatile and renowned singers in Greece, with a seri

Was a folk singer-songwriter. She led the Alexis Shepard Band, also including John Rapoza, Jerry O'H

Was a folk singer-songwriter. She led the Alexis Shepard Band, also including John Rapoza, Jerry O'Hare, and Mike Aiello. She was hit by a truck and died while riding her bicycle in Cambridge, Massachusetts. This occurred just before the planned recording

Was a pioneering blues musician and broadcaster who has sometimes been referred to as "the Founding

Was a pioneering blues musician and broadcaster who has sometimes been referred to as "the Founding Father of British Blues". A major influence on the sound of the British music scene in the 1960s[1], Korner was instrumental in bringing together various English blues musicians.

An English singer-songwriter, who has released two singles in the UK, as well as co-writing "Still S

An English singer-songwriter, who has released two singles in the UK, as well as co-writing "Still Standing" on Kylie Minogue's album Body Language and "Nothing Good About This Goodbye" on Rachel Stevens' album Come and Get It. She has just co-written the forthcoming single, "Why Not Us?" for top German girlband, Monrose, due for release late 2008. She is currently working in the UK as the singer and songwriter behind the band/ project, Bo Pepper.Alexis has just been shortlisted in the running for a fellowship of the Arts Foundation in her capacity as a songwriter- the prestigious award will be announced in January 2009.

Called "Ruyal", was born in 1955 in Paris. Since 1981, he has been living with his family in the sou

Called "Ruyal", was born in 1955 in Paris. Since 1981, he has been living with his family in the south west of France in the "Pyrenees Atlantiques" region. Son of Jean Ruyer, painter as well, he was very close to art and its environment as a young kid and developed the quest for beauty. However, Alexis Ruyer claims to be a self-taught painter that can't be classified.

Was a French portrait painter, known for his portraits of the French and Jacobite nobility.Belle was

Was a French portrait painter, known for his portraits of the French and Jacobite nobility.Belle was born in Paris, the second child and only son of Jean-Baptiste Belle (born before 1642, died 1703), also a painter, and of Anne his wife (died 1705).

Is a Bulgarian-born French Jewish pianist.He was born in Sofia and had piano lessons from the age of

Is a Bulgarian-born French Jewish pianist.He was born in Sofia and had piano lessons from the age of three with Pancho Vladigerov. He gave his first public performance at the age of eight. After escaping to Israel in 1945, where he studied with Leo Kestenberg, he went to the Juilliard School in 1946 to study with Olga Samaroff. He also consulted Artur Schnabel and Wanda Landowska. In 1947 he made his New York debut with the Philadelphia Orchestra under the baton of George Szell playing Rachmaninoff's Piano Concerto No. 3. Between 1956 and 1966 he took an extended sabbatical for the purpose of studying and teaching. He resumed his career in 1966 by giving a recital in Paris; later that year he gave Tchaikovsky's Piano Concerto No. 1 in Berlin under Herbert von Karajan, who called him "one of the best pianists of our time".