Peter Doig
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→ Peter Doig: Works on Paper, Adrian Searle Michael Werner, 2002
→ Peter Doig: Early Works, Book by Peter Doig 2013
→ Peter Doig | Rizzoli Classics, 4 Oct. 2016
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→ Art Weekend Nürnberg 25. - 27. Oktober 2024 - Ausstellung Nuernberg
→ Best of British Aug 1–31, 2024 Lougher Contemporary Bristol, United Kingdom
→ Winter 2023-24 Exhibition Dec 15, 2023–Mar 31, 2024 Galerie Maximillian Aspen, CO USA
→ Abstract Figuration, MLTPL | Better Than One, Hamburg, Germany, Oct 28–Nov 17, 2023
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Peter Doig is a prominent contemporary painter known for his atmospheric landscapes that blend reality with memory and imagination. Born in 1959 in Edinburgh, Scotland, he spent part of his childhood in Canada, which has influenced much of his work. Doig later moved to London, where he became an integral part of the art scene.
His paintings often evoke a sense of nostalgia and dreaminess, using vibrant colors and complex textures. Doig draws inspiration from various sources, including photography, film, and personal experiences, resulting in a distinctive style that combines abstraction and representation. His works frequently depict serene yet mysterious environments, such as lakes, forests, and urban scenes.
Doig has received numerous accolades and his works are held in major collections worldwide, including the Tate and the Museum of Modern Art. His unique approach and exploration of themes such as memory, place, and identity have made him one of the leading figures in contemporary art.