Schnabel, Julian

1951. Born in New York, New York
1973. B.F.A., University of Houston, Texas

1976. relocates to New York, where he succeeds his artistic break through in the end of the 70's

Today he lives together with his family in New York and in San Sebastian, Spain.

Julian Schnabel came to prominence in the eighties as a leading figure in what came to be known as

"neo-expressionism". He combined graphic painting with extraordinary materials which he nailed, glued or

srewed onto his works. Canvas glued with pounded dishware, lorry covers or cow furs became his

trade mark. Along with the attention Schnabel garnered for his painting came a hype and controversial stardom

never before seen in the art world. Schnabel advanced to the most expensive painter in his generation. His work

was displayed all over the world. Today his works are displayed in the permanent exhibitions of the Museum of

Modern Art in New York, the Metropolitan Museum, the Centre Pompidou and all the famous museums of the world.