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Painters

I never imagined I would be interested in paintings, until I took a good look at these fine gentlemen's works.

Edward Hopper

His paintings evoke a strange feeling of nostalgia and loneliness – but not in a sad way. They make me calm down and think about a lot of things. Irresistible. Nighthawks, Office in a Small City and Gas are my favorites.

René Magritte

Always thought-provoking. Empire of Light is possibly my favorite painting ever (together with Nighthawks). The contrast of bright serene sky and the dark stillness below is mesmerizing.

Claude Monet

I don't know what it is, but impressionist paintings always make me nostalgic in a happy way. Like I want, for a moment, live inside the painting. Impression Sunrise is just so beautiful.

Jakub Schikaneder

A fellow Czech. Again, I can't really put my finger on it, but his paintings have something that speaks to me. Evening in the Garden, A Corner of Old Prague, All Soul's Day are all very atmospheric and just beautiful.

Hiroshi Nagai 永井博

His city pop-art paintings have unique vibe. They kind of remind me of that 80s/90s vaporware aesthetic, which I like. Check his website.

Hiroshi Yoshida 吉田 博

There is something very satisfying about his art style. The beautiful color schemes, the way he captures the light and the overall mood of the paintings. I could look at them for hours. It's hard to pick one, but I absolutely love the Sailing Boats (it's a series of paintings, check the Wiki page).

Zdzislaw Beksinski

His paintings are dark, surreal and sometimes disturbing. And that's exactly why I like them. The Valley of Death painting reminds me of Warhammer 40000.