Fifty Meninas returned the fourth year in a row on the streets of Madrid back to from November 1st to December 15, 2021 upon receipt of the Debod Temple a living and supporting exhibition to show. One of these menina was made up of three Mouth and Foot painters painted in Spain. These were the
On the occasion of the exhibition “SIAMO COME TELE BIANCHE”, the Italian mouth painter Santina Portelli was invited as guest of honour by the director of the MIIT Museum Dr. Guido Folco. Among other things, selected works by the Italian artist will be on display. The mouth painter interprets the moto of the collection as
Mexican journalist Jorge Zarza from TV Azteca visited mouth painting artist Saúl Lopez Montanéz. The TV station had contacted Saúl Lopez Montanéz a few months ago to organise an interview and report extensively on the popular news programme Hechos AM. Visibly moved by the unique encounter, the artist presented the journalist with a portrait at
From 18 September to 10 October 2021, an exhibition was held at Santana Parque Shopping in Sao Paulo. 24 paintings by different Brazilian mouth and foot painters were shown. On each of the four Saturdays, painting demonstrations were held by the artists Arthur Hirche, Daniel Ferreira, Goncalo Borges, Goret Chagas and Marcos Paulo. The artists
After a year of being forced to stay at home, the British mouth painter Keith Jansz was delighted to be able to get involved in different activities again. A long-awaited break from being in the painting studio. Currently he is having an exhibition in Bath titled ‘Travels Through Paintings’. The talented artist said with his
Brazilian foot painters Daniel Rodrigo FERREIRA da SILVA and José Marcos dos SANTOS were encouraged by the TV station TNT Sports Brasil to perpetuate their painting skills on a wall along a very well-known avenue in São Paolo (Avenida Faria Lima). The motifs were designed together with the popular visual artist Jack Neto AKA Leiga.
Vojko Gasperut was chosen as “Name of the Week” on the popular radio station Val 202 in Slovenia. Every week, three people who achieved an extraordinary performance in different fields are nominated. The radio listeners then vote on which person they would like to hear more about, and Mr Gasperut received the most votes. On
The Asociación de Acuarelas Argentinas asked César Andreas Barcia if he could demonstrate his technique with watercolors. On March 23, 2021, Cesar Andreas Barcia made this painting demonstration online via Zoom. The artist commented on the occasion with the following words: “Such inquiries make me very happy and I am proud that people are interested
The Serbian foot painter Dejana Backo presented Novak Djokovic, the current number 1 in tennis, with a portrait painted by the artist herself on 8 March 2021. The world number one received the portrait with great joy on the occasion of a small celebration of winning the Australian Open and breaking the record on the
Dear colleagues Well, here we are in 2021! I’m sure this past year has brought great pause as we consider all those worldwide and around us who have suffered from this virus. Many of us have lost friends and family not to mention the financial Difficulties we have faced. I am however, happy and grateful
The VDMFK welcomes Brenton Nicholas Swartz as a new Associated Member. On the occasion of the board meeting by video conference in December 2020, he was elected unanimously by the board member as a new Associated Member. Brenton Nicholas Swarz was born on 30 October 1978 in Cape Town. Due to a shooting accident, he
The VDMFK welcomes Sara Jane Parsons as a new Associated Member. On the occasion of the board meeting by video conference in December 2020, she was elected unanimously by the board member as a new Associated Member. Sara Jane Parsons was born on 4 January 1964 in Redwood City. At the age of 20 she
The VDMFK welcomes Jung Eon Hwang as a new Associated Member. On the occasion of the board meeting by video conference in December 2020, he was elected unanimously by the board member as a new Associated Member. Jung Eon Hwang was born in Seoul on 14 May 1965. Trained as a mechanical engineer, Jung Eon
Due to the current limitations of the Corona theme, Kunstverlag Au has invited to the first online artist workshop from 10 to 15 November 2020. The guiding ideas “Now and then a little courage” provided the thematic framework. Under the direction of the artist Edith Tarantino, the scholarship holders Bracha Fischel, Lea Otter and Antoine
Brandur Bjarnason KARLSSON, mouth painter from Iceland presents his works from 23 rd October to 11th November at Reykjavik City Hall. It is part of an art festival called “List án landamæra”, which means “art without borders”. The aim of the festival is to highlight artists with disabilities or limitations and to show that their
On 23 October 2020 the “Internazionale Italia Arte 2020” was opened at the MIIT Museum in Turin. Selected works by internationally renowned Italian and foreign artists are on display. Integradet in the group exhibition, the Italian mouth painter Santina Portelli also exhibits her works in a personal exhibition. Although the current national and international situation
At the occasion of the global handwashing day on October 15th, 2020, Swapna Augustine, one of India’s most talented foot painting artists gave a unique message. Handwashing is the easiest and most effective way of prevent infections. Savlon Swatsh, a leading Indian hygiene product company in partnership with the Indian Mouth and Foot Painting Artists
Shortly after the end of World War II, Arnulf Erich Stegmann made the decision to co-operate with colleagues who, just like him, created works of art with their mouth or with their feet. In 1957, a unique self-help organisation was established. That was the start of the more than 60 years success story of the
In difficult times it is important to support those who need help most. In the wake of the Corona pandemic, much of the economy in the north-eastern provinces of Brazil has come to a standstill. “Amigos do Bem”, an important aid organisation, has been working for the poorer class of the population in Brazil for
Aaron Yeo Kwok Chian, mouth painter from Singapore has submitted a digital copy of his painting ‘Flowers’ to the Streets of Hope project. “Streets of Hope” is a unique project that aims to inspire and encourage the people of Singapore with physical and virtual art. It was initiated by the National Arts Council Singapore. His
