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Christiaan Karel Appel was a prominent painter and sculptor who was one of the major founders of what would be known as the COBRA movement in the art world. Appel grew up in Amsterdam during the tumultuous interwar period in Europe. Appel applied for the Royal Academy of Fine Arts in Amsterdam to both fulfill his artistic aspirations as well as to avoid forced labor as World War II broke out. His second application to the academy was accepted in 1942. While there, Appel would strike a friendship with Dutch artist Corneille with whom he would help found the COBRA movement. In 1946, Appel would host the first of his exhibitions in Groningen and Amsterdam.
Together with Corneille, Appel would meet Constant in 1948 and form the backbone of the Dutch element in the COBRA movement, a collection of avant garde artists from Copenhagen, Brussels, and Amsterdam who assembled within the Cafe Notre Dame in Paris. All three cities had been under Nazi occupation during the war which had colored each artist’s worldview in the postwar era. The COBRA movement used harsh, often frightening colors and imagery as mirrors to the turbulent era of the Cold War and nuclear proliferation. The movement often rejected the polish and form of traditionally European art, preferring to pull from more tribal “primitive” styles such as that from children, ancient civilizations, and the mentally ill.
Appel’s contributions to the art world included avant garde paintings such as 1947’s Questioning Children, 1949’s Hip, Hip. Hoorah! and 1954’s People, Birds and Sun. Appel also created abstract found sculptures such as 1950’s The Elephant and 1977’s Flying Fish. Appel tended to use bright hues of white, red, blue, and yellow along with black with terrifying Jungian imagery. He built a repertoire with jazz legend Dizzy Gillespie while doing his portrait within a series of jazz portraits. Gillespie returned the favor by doing the music for the 1961 film The Reality of Karel Appel. In the 80’s and 90’s, Appel collaborated on mixed media performance pieces with figures like poet Allan Ginsburg and choreographer Min Tanaka.
Christaan Karel Appel died in 2006 in his Zurich Switzerland house at the age of 85 from a heart related illness. Among the papers that posted his obituary was The Guardian and The New York Times. The Karel Appel Foundation is devoted to promoting higher public awareness of Christaan Karel Appel and his artwork.
a month ago
Twenty or so years ago my father gave me a beautiful antique Persian rug - after so many years (and kids and pets) it needed some TLC, so I brought it to Nazmiyal. I just picked it up today and - wow! They got the stains out entirely and the entire rug is brighter; they also made some repairs - it's back in my living room and looks fantastic, and the bill was lower than I'd expected. Overall it was a great experience - the people are wonderful, the work was perfect, and I saw so many beautiful rugs at their store that I found myself wishing for a larger apartment. Next time I need any work done on a rug, or find an open bit of floor I know where I'll be heading.
4 years ago
It is always a delight going to the Nazmiyal showroom. This Qashqai is one of several purchases made over the years, and mom is truly enjoying it. Jason and the staff are very knowledgeable and friendly. They listen to the customeru2019s needs. When I go to the showroom, it is like visiting my family because we have the same appreciation for the textile arts.nnOriental carpets are a rare discipline to be educated in, because you canu2019t go to a university to have certain types of training and experience, such as knowing the cultures and processes of carpet weaving. Jason has such a refined eye that he can distinguish a good rug from a great rug, and that knowledge is offered to the customer to elevate their point of view.nnComing here has been an initiation into a world of culture, art, and beauty which has sustained me, and for that I am grateful.
4 years ago
Loved my runner rug purchase from Nazmiyal. Love the ability to purchase, try and return if it didn't work out! I had it shipped to California and everything worked out beautifully!
a year ago
NAZMIYAL is the best source for antique and vintage rugs and carpets. Staff is extremely knowledgeable, Jason himself is an amazing dealer who handpicks each and every piece in his stunning collection and is happy to educate the consumer, not just make a sale. I always trust his experience and great eye for all my spaces!
4 years ago
I had an absolutely wonderful experience working with Nazmiyal. I was very impressed by their selection, the quality of their beautiful carpets, and their extremely reasonable prices. Really I cannot say enough about how helpful everyone at the gallery was - especially Omri, work with him if you can! - and how happy I am with my new antique rug. Five stars, highly, highly recommended!