Sandro Kopp
German–New Zealand visual artist (born 1978)
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Sandro Kopp (born 1978) is a German–New Zealand visual artist based in Scotland.[1] His work explores the intersection of classical painting and digital technology.
Sandro Kopp | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1978
(age 47–48) |
| Occupation | Artist |
| Partner | Tilda Swinton (2004–present) |
| Website | sandrokopp.com |
Biography
Kopp grew up in Germany and obtained his Abitur with main subjects in fine art (researching and painting facial features) and English in 1998.[2] In 2000, he immigrated to New Zealand, his mother's home country,[2] where he lived and studied in Wellington.[1]
Since 2006, Kopp has been based in Nairn in the Highland region of Scotland. He primarily works on oil portraits of family and friends painted from Skype conversations.[1]
Personal life
Kopp has been in a relationship with actress Tilda Swinton since 2004.[3][4]
Exhibitions
Kopp's work has been exhibited internationally. A list of some recent exhibitions include:
- December 2015, FEEDBACKLOOP, FIVE ELEVEN,[5] New York
- December 2014, Sono Qui, Otto Zoo,[6] Milan[7][8]
- May 2014, Analogue, Galerie Antoine Laurentin,[9] Paris
- June 2013, Cinematic Visions, Victoria Miro Gallery,[10] London[11]
- October 2013, Fiercely Loved, Timothy Everest, London[12][13]
- October 2012, Mediated Presence, 6 Fitzroy Square, London[14]
- January 2012, There You Are., Lehmann Maupin,[15] New York[16]
- November 2011, Krauts Projects: INSIGHTS II,[17] Kunst/Halle, Heidelberg, Germany
- May 2011, Being with You, IST festival, Istanbul, Turkey[18]
- December 2010, Krauts Projects: INSIGHTS,[19] Kunst/Halle, Heidelberg, Germany
- November 2010, Artist Residency, TSKW, Florida
- October 2010, Not a Still Frame, Brachfeld Gallery, Paris[20]
- March 2009, Krauts Projects: Go Figure, Frankfurt, Germany
- May 2008, PRESENT., HP Garcia Gallery,[21] New York
- April 2008, Krauts Projects: Creative Clash, Mannheim Castle, Germany
- March 2008, Scottish National Portrait Gallery, Edinburgh, BP Awards
- November 2007, Junge Kunst 69, Heidelberger Kunstverein, Germany
- June 2007, National Portrait Gallery, London, BP Awards[22]