Alfred Freddy Krupa
At the end of the day, I will produce my own shape, my own drawing texture and my own morphology of a line.
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Biography
Alfred Freddy Krupa was born in 1971 and lives and works in Croatia. His artistic career really took off in 1995 when he obtained his Master of Painting degree from the Academy of Fine Arts of the University of Zagreb, a prestigious institution founded in 1907 as Kraljevsko zemaljsko više obrazovalište za umjetnost i umjetni obrt. This academy is renowned for its excellence and its role in training renowned artists. During his studies, Krupa had the privilege of being mentored by respected professors such as Dr. Matko Peić and Nikola Koydl MFA, a renowned artist who has exhibited at the prestigious Venice Biennale. The influence of these mentors played a crucial role in the development of his artistic career.
Passionate about art history, Krupa pursued non-degree postdoctoral research under the supervision of Dr. Tonko Maroević at the University of Zagreb in 1997 and 1998. He also had the opportunity to continue his research in Japan from 1998 to 1999 thanks to the Monbukagakusho Scholarship (文部科学省奨学金, Monbukagakushō Shōgakukin), under the direction of Prof. Akira Itoh at Tokyo Gakugei University (東京学芸大学).
His outstanding work in drawing allowed him to join the Royal College of Art's Post Experience Programme on 16 February 2001. Although he was unable to attend the programme due to financial constraints, Krupa continued his studies at the University of Zagreb, where he was officially recognised as a 'Professor of Drawing and Painting' by the Croatian Institute of Education, now known as the Agency for Education and Teacher Training (ETTA/AZOO), in 2005.
Since its inception, Krupa’s work has received significant public and professional recognition, culminating in a celebration of his 30-year career in 2020. He first came to prominence in 1990 through an article in the popular Yugoslav weekly “Vikend/Weekend.” That same year, he held his first solo exhibition and has since exhibited regularly in various countries, including Europe, Central and East Asia, Australia, and North and Central America. His works have been presented alongside other major figures in the art world such as Edo Murtić, Miroslav Šutej, Ivan Kožarić, and many others.
Krupa uses a variety of mediums such as ink on paper, watercolor, oil on canvas, ink on board, collage on paper, and digital art, exploring styles ranging from abstract and geometric abstraction to dada, collage, and surrealism. His work is a reflection of his commitment to merging creativity and technique to create unique and captivating works.
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Nationality:
CROATIA
- Date of birth : 1971
- Artistic domains: Works by professional artists,
- Groups: Professional Artist Croatian Contemporary Artists
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Education
2004 - 2005
Professor of Painting and Drawing
Zagreb,
Croatia
1998 - 1999
Kenkyusei
Tokyo,
Tokyo,
Japan
1991 - 1995
Academic painter (Master of Fine Arts in Painting)
Zagreb,
Croatia
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Achievements
Prizes and Awards
2024
Iccps Judge Special Award
Tokyo,
Japan
2023
The City Of Karlovac Award For The Lifetime Achievement
Karlovac,
Croatia
2023
The Order Of Danica Hrvatska With The Face Of Marko Marulić For Extraordinary Contribution To The Fields Of Culture And Arts
Zagreb,
Croatia
2022
Japan Ink Painting Society Artist Award
Tokyo,
Japan
2022
The Gold List Of The Top Contemporary Artists Of Today
Tel Aviv,
Israel
2022
1St Place 2022 Iaa New Generations Award
Miami,
Florida,
United States
2021
The Modern Ink Painting Award (International Society For Chinese Calligraphy And Ink Painting (Iccps)
Tokyo,
Japan
2020
First World Prize In Painting (13Th Interartia International Festival, International Art Society And Academy)
Volos,
Greece
2020
Artist Of The Year 2020 (13Th Interartia International Festival, International Art Society And Academy)
Volos,
Greece
2018
Theartlist Grand Prize Winner - Artist Of The Month / December /
Dallas,
Texas,
United States
2018
1St Place In The International Competition On The Occasion Of The Chinese Year Of The Dog
Shanghai,
China
2017
Art Professionals Worldwide | Noenga®- 1St Prize 2X (The Best Watercolor And The Best Ink)
United States
2017
Annual Award Of The Croatian Society Of Visual Artists - Zagreb (Hdlu - Zagreb)
Zagreb,
Croatia
2016
32.Festival Sarajevo „Winter“ 2016 - Invited Artist
Sarajevo,
Bosnia & Herzegovina
2013
The Royal Order Of The Crown Of Rwanda (Grand Cross Rank, King Kigeli V. Of Rwanda)
Washington D.C.,
United States
2013
Iccps Councillor Special Prize
Anshan,
China
Permanent Collections
2022
Musem Of Modern Art (Moma) Manhattan Artist's Book Collection
New York,
United States
2017
Kabinet Akvarela/Watercolor Cabinet (Galerija Umjetnina Grada Slavonskog Broda - Art Gallery Of The City Of Slavonski Brod)
Slavonski Brod,
Croatia
2017
Museo Internazionale Dell’acquarello/International Watercolor Museum
Fabriano,
Italy
2017
Arte Al Limite Permanent Collection Of Contemporary Art
Santiago,
Chile
2015
Orange Regional Art Gallery Collection
Orange,
NSW,
Australia
2015
National Museum Of Modern Art/Modern Gallery (Nmmu/Mg) Collections Of Watercolors, Drawings And Prints
Zagreb,
Croatia
2015
Museum Of Contemporary Art (Msu) - Collection Rara
Zagreb,
Croatia
2015
Pratt Institute/Franklin Furnace Teaching Collection
New York,
United States
2014
Tate Special Library Collection
London,
United Kingdom
2014
Silesian Museum In Katowice (Polish: Muzeum Śląskie W Katowicach) Painting Collection
Katowice,
Poland
2013
The Alfredo Guati Rojo National Watercolor Museum (Museo Nacional De Acuarela Alfredo Guati Rojo)
Mexico City,
Mexico
2013
Croatian Academy Of Sciences And Arts – Dept. Of Prints And Drawings
Zagreb,
Croatia
2000
Stadtverwaltung-City Council
München,
Germany
Publications & Press
2013
Beyond Calligraphy: Alfred Freddy Krupa- Sumi-E From The Perspective Of A Traditional Academically-Trained European Artist
United States
2017
Arte Al Limite: Reducing To Deepening/Reducir Hasta Profundizar - Alfred Krupa (No.83)
Santiago,
Chile
2018
Oslobođenje Daily Newspaper: Alfred Freddy Krupa: Predodređen Za Slikanje Akvarela
Sarajevo,
Bosnia & Herzegovina
2019
Highlark Magazine: New Ink Art Movement - The Rising Popularity Of Contemporary Ink Painting
New York,
United States
2019
Kknews: 国外大师的水墨画，科学与意境的结合 (Alfred Freddy Krupa - Ink Paintings By Foreign Master, A Combination Of Science And Artistic Conception)
China
2019
海外一书阁 小鹿, "墨香伙伴丨拥有电视剧般传奇家族经历的他为何选择拥抱水墨，最终成为新水墨运动大师？ / With Such A Dramatic Family History, Why Did He Choose To Embrace Ink And Become A Master Of The New Ink Movement?
China
2019
藝苑掇英 Alfred Krupa 阿爾弗雷德·克魯帕 (1971) New Ink Art Post-Minimalism Contemporary Realism Croatian
Canada
2019
Hypebeast Magazine Alfred Freddy Krupa Displays Over 50 Ink On Canvas Artworks In Croatia
Hong Kong,
China
2020
International Art Market Magazine On The Spotlight: Alfred Freddy Krupa - New Ink Art
Tel Aviv,
Israel
2020
Večernji List (Also Known As Večernjak; Lit. 'Evening Paper'): Alfred Freddy Krupa
Zagreb,
Croatia
2021
Slobodna Dalmacija: Alfred Freddy Krupa Dobitnik 1. Svjetske Nagrade Za Slikarstvo I Titule Umjetnika 2020. Godine Na 13. Interartia Art Festivalu
Split,
Croatia
2021
Yv Art Spot: European Scientific-Artistic Approach United With Eastern Wisdom In Art &Amp; Life By Alfred F. Krupa
Poland
2022
The Lens Magazine: Exploring And Experiencing The Moment - Alfred Freddy Krupa (No.92)
Tel Aviv,
Israel
2023
Pioneer Of The New Ink Art Movement A. Krupa Honored With The Same State Honor As John Malkovich, Martin Sheen, Michael York Obe
United States
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Added Dec 28, 2024
Contemporary Landscape 2025
Czong Institute for Contemporary Art, Samdo-ro, Yangchon-eup, Gimpo-si, Gyeonggi-do, Južna Koreja
Wednesday
8
January
2025
Monday
20
January
2025
This international exhibition, held every year since 2017, introduces photography, painting, video, interactive art, sculpture, and installation work on the theme of modern landscapes, from realistic to abstract styles.
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Your work is a perfect blend of emotion and technique. Truly inspiring! Keep sharing your incredible talent.
Your artwork resonates deeply; it’s like it speaks a universal language. Keep sharing your magic with the world!
Very original and refined artist, excellent technique, talent top
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