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Robert Bonaparte 'Symbolic Abstraction', Oil on Linen, by Robert Bonaparte1980
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This 52" x 37"oil on linen was painted by Robert Bonaparte in 1980. This piece is characterized by its abstraction and utilizes various symbols and patterns to create a unique and expressionist composition. The palette consists of a wide variety of colors, primarily dark blues and grays, and smaller areas of yellow, green, pink, red and orange.
In the vibrant aftermath of WWII, amidst an Oklahoma City blooming with cultural resurgence thanks to New Deal initiatives, a young Robert Bonaparte found his calling alongside his childhood friend and neighbor, Ed Ruscha. While Ruscha's works found global acclaim, Bonaparte's creations remained a treasured secret, known only to a select group of collectors and friends. Born in 1933 in Oklahoma City, Robert Bonaparte emerged as a pivotal yet under-recognized figure in the abstract art scene. From an early age, Bonaparte formed a profound friendship and artistic dialogue with Ed Ruscha, a relationship that would influence both artists' careers. After graduating from the University of Arizona in 1956, Bonaparte's thirst for knowledge took him to Rome, Italy, where he furthered his studies in art, broadening his perspective and technique. In 1959, alongside a cohort of Oklahoma artists, he relocated to California, where his artistic expression flourished. Bonaparte's work, known for its vibrant landscapes and introspective still lifes, has graced galleries worldwide, from Galleria "La Vetrina" in Rome to the Fred Jones Jr. Museum of Art in Norman, Oklahoma, showcasing his international acclaim and versatility. Despite the quieter recognition compared to his contemporaries, Bonaparte's contributions to the art world are invaluable.
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Kunstwarenhaus Zurich, Switzerland
2016 AAF New York, NY, USA
AAF Hong Kong
Art Hamptons, NY
2015 Los Angeles Art Show, CA, USA
AAF New York, NY, USA
Love Art Fair Toronto, Canada
AAF Singapore
2014 AAF New York (Artspace Warehouse), NY, USA
Love Art Fair Toronto (Artspace Warehouse), Canada
Houston Fine Art Fair, TX, USA
Red Dot Art Fair Miami, FL, USA
2013 Kunstwarenhaus, Zürich, Switzerland
Artspace Warehouse, Los Angeles, USA
2011 Messmer Kunsthalle, Riegel, Germany
2009 Badisches Kunstforum, Ebringen, Germany
2007 Künstler der Galerie, Galerie Nordmann, Bad Kreuznach
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2004 Galerie, Schloss Oberhausen, Germany
2003 Galerie Peveling, Köln, Germany
2002 Wissenschaftspark, Gelsenkirchen, Germany
2001 Galerie Vostry, Erfurt, Germany
1999 Hans-Thoma-Museum, Bernau, Germany
1995 le rhin de waal, rheinisches Landesmuseum, Bonn
1993 Galerie Michele Hensel, Agrippawerft Köln, Germany
1991 Kunsthalle Barmen, Wuppertal, Germany
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1990 Gut Opherdicke, Unna, Germany
Baukunst-Galerie, Köln, Germany
1988 Goethe-Institut, London, UK
Goethe-Institut, Sofia, Bulgaria
1986 Famagusta Gate, Nicosia, Cyprus
1984 Charlottenburger Schloß, Berlin, Germany
Hannover - Herrenhausen, Germany
Stadthausgalerie, Münster, Germany
1983 Akademie München, Germany
Museum Abtei, Liesborn, Germany
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2020 alles bewegt, Galerie Berghout, Frankfurt
2019 Galerie K, Bad Kreuznach, Germany
2018 Galerie van Almsik, Epe- Gronau, Germany
2017 Alte Pumpstation, Haan, Germany
2016 Palmengarten Frankfurt, Germany
2015 Schloss Paffendorf, Galerie Bergheim, Germany
2013 Galerie Lauth, Ludwigshafen, Germany
2012 Kunst in der Villa, Waldshut-Tiengen, Germany
2010 Oberlandesgericht, Köln, Germany
2008 ces Wasserprojekt, Damaskus, Syria
tanzhaus nrw, Düsseldorf, Germany
Wasserturm, Meerbusch, Germany
2007 kleine Rathausgalerie Odenthal, Germany
Kulturverein Schloss Eulenbroich, Ratingen, Germany
Alte Synagoge, Meschede, Germany
2006 tanzende Bilder, Galerie Peveling, Köln
cultur and dance boise, Illinois, USA
2005 Icon-Institut, Köln, Germany
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2004 Ferme Heremance, Switzerland
Galerie drei Eichen, Uelzen, Germany
artrium art gallery, Luxemburg
2003 Fishhall, Chicago, USA
Galerie Peveling, Köln, Germany
2002 Galerie der Universität Köln, Germany
2000 Galerie Luley, Wuppertal, Germany
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1999 Stadtwerke Troisdorf, Germany
1998 Ingenieurkammer– Bau NRW, Essen, Germany
1997 Ka De We, Berlin, Germany
Markgrafenhaus, Berlin, Germany
1996 Art Frankfurt, Galerie Peveling, Germany
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1995 Galerie Hensel und Wiegers, Köln, Germany
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1994 Galerie Peveling, Vence, France
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1992 Kunstverein Wuppertal, Wuppertal, Germany
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1990 Kunstverein Schwelm, Schloß Martfeld , Germany
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