Laurent Schwarz (born 2021–2022?) is a child artist from Bavaria, Germany, who in 2024 gained international attention for his abstract paintings, which have been sold for thousands of Euros.[1][2]
He began painting in autumn 2023, aged approximately 1½, and produces on average one painting per week.[2][3] His favorite themes are animals, such as horses and elephants, and he prefers to work with bright colors.[4] The Times newspaper has called him "pint-sized Picasso".[5] According to the same newspaper, the artist's parents have received a bid of EUR 270,000 for his first painting, titled The Fingers, but have declined to sell it for sentimental reasons.[6]
Reportedly, a licensing deal has been struck to sell paint and wallpaper branded with Schwarz's name.[6] Money raised from Schwarz's work is being held for him in a separate account until he turns 18.[4]
References
edit- ^ "Zweijähriger Laurent Schwarz mischt den Kunstmarkt auf". Süddeutsche Zeitung (in German). 13 August 2024. Retrieved 15 August 2024.
- ^ a b "Zweijähriger mischt den Kunstmarkt auf". Der Standard (in German). 7 August 2024. Retrieved 15 August 2024.
- ^ "Laurent, 2 ans et demi, vend déjà ses peintures jusqu'à 7000 euros : « On ne réalise pas ce qui lui arrive »". Le Parisien (in French). 24 June 2024. Retrieved 15 August 2024.
- ^ a b "Toddler artist sells his paintings for up to $7,000". The Independent. 29 May 2024. Retrieved 15 August 2024.
- ^ "Bidding war erupts for paintings by 'pint-sized Picasso' aged 2". The Times. 30 May 2024. Retrieved 15 August 2024.
- ^ a b "Two-year-old artist lands deals to sell wallpaper and branded paint". The Times. 8 August 2024. Retrieved 15 August 2024.
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