James Rizzi - A life for art

James Rizzi, the legendary pop artist from New York, born in Brooklyn in 1950, was already one of the most popular "pop art" artists worldwide during his lifetime. He became known for his invention of 3D paper sculpture and three-dimensional magnetic paintings, which have been inseparably linked with his name since the 1970s. But he also became famous as a draughtsman and painter of unique acrylic works, leaving his mark on a wide range of products - from stamps to cars. His unique personal style, humour and optimism, inherent in all his works, are loved by millions of fans around the world. After his unexpected death in December 2011, demand for the New York artist's work exploded. His fans mourn both a great artist and a great person to whom airs and graces were completely alien. James Rizzi's death left a huge gap in the global art market that will be difficult to fill >> more on James Rizzi