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Interview in De Kunstkrant: About my work and inspiration.
4 January 2025 In Publications articles No Comment

Edition: January/February 2025, Twenty-Ninth Year, Issue No. 1Publication Medium: De KunstkrantPage: 17 Interview with Alexandra Klimas ‘The white canvas forces me to reflect: what do I want to convey?’ Alexandra Klimas paints ‘everyday’ animals. In her work, she aims to […]

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The story behind a painting titled: Housparrow
24 September 2024 In Story behind the painting No Comment

While jackdaws and collared doves are thriving in the Netherlands, the house sparrow is struggling. Since 1990, the house sparrow population was reduced by half, leading the Vogelbescherming Nederland, or Dutch Society for the Protection of Birds, to place this […]

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Article on Hyperrealism written by Maggie Bollaert published on EF Magazine.
2 November 2023 In Publications articles No Comment

Written by: Maggie BollaertPublished on: EF MagazinePublished date: November 2023 Hyperrealism is defined as a figurative art form of superlative precision and exceptional clarity. It is the most direct visual expression of art omitting the literal understanding of both abstract […]

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Sotheby’s New York exhibition.
15 February 2023 In Art Awards No Comment

My painting “Bill the Bull and His Cow” wins third place in the Landscape category of the 16th ARC Salon International Competition. As a result, the painting is invited to participate in the live exhibition, scheduled for July 14–24, 2023, […]

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Article in The Epoch Times
6 February 2023 In Publications articles No Comment

The Epoch Times BrightARTS & TRADITIONBy Lorraine Ferrier Time January 30, 2023 Honoring Realist Art TodayFinalists and winners of the ‘16th Art Renewal Center Salon Competition’ Art collector Frederick Ross founded U.S.-based nonprofit organization Art Renewal Center (ARC) in 1999 […]

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Won an award!
10 January 2023 In Art Awards No Comment

In the year 2022 I participated in the 16th international ARC Salon International Competition.The results of the winners were announced on January 3 2023.I have won the third Place Award, Landscape Category, with my painting “Bill the Bull and His […]

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Report of my work in Landleven Magazine.
30 March 2022 In Publications articles No Comment

English translation Magazine Landleven Publication date: 27E, March 2020Publication medium: Magazine Landleven March 2022Text: Mario Broekhuis Photography: Theo TangelderPage: 54 – 59 Alexandra Klimas paints in tribute to the animal “I’m not an activist” Her grandfather owned three red furs. […]

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Report of my work in Small Farmer’s Journal
17 March 2020 In Publications articles No Comment

Publication date: Volume 43, Number 3, 171st Edition, 2020 Publication medium: Award winning international Small Farmer’s Journal Published quarterly by: SFJ, United States (Oregon)Text: Lynn Miller & John Davies We were introduced to Alexandra Klimas’ exquisite animal portraits a few […]

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That’s the price of a UGG.
5 June 2019 In Story behind the painting No Comment

In the past, sheep were mainly farmed for their meat and wool. Sheepskin was a by-product back then, a kind of “residual waste”. The popularity of UGG boots (and the fake imitations) has meant that sheepskin is no longer seen […]

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Overworked and overburdened.
30 May 2019 In Story behind the painting No Comment

Overworked and overburdened. In developing countries, donkeys are used as draught and pack animals. They are the workhorses of the poor and a great help to their owners. Unfortunately, these hard-working donkeys often suffer under the ignorance or indifference of […]

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  • “I want to inspire people to pay more attention to the ‘forgotten’ animals that are used for our consumption."
    “Ik wil mensen inspireren om met meer aandacht te kijken naar de ‘vergeten’ dieren die voor onze consumptie worden gebruikt."
    — Alexandra Klimas

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  • Now on view at Galerie Lieve Hemel (Amsterdam) ht Now on view at Galerie Lieve Hemel (Amsterdam)

https://www.lievehemel.nl/landscape-available.htm

Slootkant, oil on canvas, 30 × 60 cm ©️ Alexandra Klimas

#stilleven #artist #alexandraklimas #painting #nature
    Nu te zien bij Galerie Lieve Hemel in Amsterdam. h Nu te zien bij Galerie Lieve Hemel in Amsterdam.
https://www.lievehemel.nl/. (Landscape page)
Koeien in Weiland III, olieverf op doek, 40 x 80 cm © Alexandra Klimas

#alexandraklimas #artist #art #painting #cows
    My two bull paintings on display in the “Rivaling My two bull paintings on display in the “Rivaling Reality – 60 Years of Photorealism” exhibition at Museum Frieder Burda.

As a participating artist, I am proud to be part of this exhibition.

Museum Frieder Burda, Baden-Baden
Until 2 August 2026

https://www.klimas.nl/

#photorealism #alexandraklimas #art #oilpainting  #museumfriederbur
    Photorealism Exhibition at Museum Frieder Burda T Photorealism Exhibition at Museum Frieder Burda

The exhibition presents works by 33 artists, including Richard Estes, Chuck Close, Gerhard Richter, and many others.

In this video, I share my visit to the exhibition as a participating artist and show how the artworks are presented in the museum.

📍 Museum Frieder Burda, Baden-Baden, Germany
📅 28 February – 2 August 2026

#photorealism #museum #alexandraklimas #oilpainting #museumfriederburda
    Walking to my two bull paintings. My two bull pai Walking to my two bull paintings.

My two bull paintings on display in the “Rivaling Reality – 60 Years of Photorealism” exhibition at Museum Frieder Burda.

As a participating artist, I am proud to be part of this exhibition.

Museum Frieder Burda, Baden-Baden
Until 2 August 2026

https://www.klimas.nl/

#photorealism #alexandraklima #art #oilpainting #museumfriederburda
    Wait… My Bulls Are in a Bookstore? My two bull pa Wait… My Bulls Are in a Bookstore?

My two bull paintings are featured in Rivaling Reality – 60 Years of Photorealism at Museum Frieder Burda.

The exhibition brings together more than 30 artists and over 60 years of photorealism.

My work is also included in the official exhibition catalog, which is available at the museum, in bookstores, and online internationally.

Exhibition: 28 February – 2 August 2026

#Photorealism #ArtExhibition #MuseumFriederBurda #BullPainting #alexandraklimas
    I’m so excited to share that my two paintings (The I’m so excited to share that my two paintings (The Bulls) are part of the amazing exhibition WETTSTREIT MIT DER WIRKLICHKEIT – RIVALING REALITY at Museum Frieder Burda, opening 28 February 2026!

The exhibition features many beautiful works by fellow artists and the exhibition is on view until 2 August 2026.

#museumfriederburda #museumburda #PlusOneGallery #ContemporaryArt #AlexandraKlimas
    Mijn vogelschilderijen zijn vanaf morgen te zien o Mijn vogelschilderijen zijn vanaf morgen te zien op de Palm Beach Show in de stand van Rehs Contemporary Galleries! 🐦✨ 

My bird paintings will be on display starting tomorrow at the Palm Beach Show in the Rehs Contemporary Galleries booth in Palm Beach, Florida! 🐦✨ If you’re nearby, come and see them alongside beautiful historical works and contemporary pieces by other artists.

#PalmBeachShow #alexandraklimas #BirdArt #ArtCollectors #RehsContemporaryGalleries
    ✨ Last year I submitted my work to the 18th Intern ✨ Last year I submitted my work to the 18th International ARC Salon Competition.
Just announced last week: my work was recognized as a Finalist! Many thanks to the jury for this recognition!

#hyperrealisticartist #artist #kunstenaar #alexandraklimas  #painting

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