Niclas Castello

Niclas Castello
Niclas Castello and Rick Hilton (2015)
Niclas Castello and Rick Hilton (2015)
Born (1978-07-21) July 21, 1978 (age 46)
Neuhaus am Rennweg
NationalityGerman
Known forThe Kiss sculptures
Movementpop art, street art
Spouse
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    (m. 2020; sep. 2023)​
Websiteniclascastello.com

Norbert Zerbs[1] (born 1978 in Neuhaus am Rennweg[2]), known professionally as Niclas Castello, is a German contemporary artist.

Early life and career

Niclas Castello grew up in Neuhaus am Rennweg, East Germany.[when?] After living in Montmartre, Paris, he moved back to Germany in 2003,[3][4] 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,[5] staying at Schloss' New York loft for about two years.[6] From 2008 to 2015, he traveled and worked with galleries in Europe and the United States.[2]

Castello has described the artist Invader as an influence.[7] Castello's work includes a sculpture series titled The Kiss sculptures,[5] and artwork depicting fire extinguishers.[8][9] One of his works is in The One, a private residence in Bel Air, Los Angeles.[10]

Personal life

Castello married Sylvie Meis, a Dutch TV personality, on September 19, 2020 in Florence Italy. They split in June 2023.[citation needed]

References

  1. ^ "Norbert Zerbs aus Thüringen eroberte als Niclas Castello ...?". 4 January 2021.
  2. ^ a b "Niclas Castello Biography". artnet. Retrieved 2016-03-01.
  3. ^ Ehrenheim, Jörg (2015-07-02). "Zusammengesetzte Kunst? Niclas Castello in Hamburg". Touch You (in German). Retrieved 2016-03-01.
  4. ^ "Galerie Schimming". Retrieved 2016-03-01.
  5. ^ a b "Niclas Castello Sculptures and Paintings". Guy Hepner. Retrieved 2016-03-01.
  6. ^ "Niclas Castello Track Record" (PDF). Lipsia Fine Arts. 2016-02-26. p. 1. Retrieved 2016-03-25.
  7. ^ "Niclas Castello Biography". Archived from the original on 2015-06-11. Retrieved 2016-03-01.
  8. ^ "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.
  9. ^ "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.
  10. ^ "The World's Largest—and America's Priciest—Home Is Ready for Its Close-up". Architectural Digest. January 12, 2021. Retrieved January 20, 2024.
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