Art has managed to penetrate into every part of our lives, its influence extends far beyond galleries and museums. The twentieth century was a period of massive changes for all spheres, affecting the world of art, which turned upside down. In the XX century, there was almost everything: from art bordering on the traditional, to works that push the boundaries of postmodernism. We present the ten most significant artists who have had a serious impact on the way we see art today. If you are interested in appreciating the art of excitement and plunge into the world of games, visit the Bet22.

Pete Mondrian

Piet Mondrian is a Dutch artist who worked at the very end of the XIX and during the first half of the XX century. His works are instantly recognizable by bright, flat, blocky colors, horizontal and vertical black lines, as well as square and rectangular shapes. The artist discovered abstract art at the same time as Vasily Kandinsky and Kazimir Malevich.

Mark Rothko

Mark Rothko was born in Latvia, moved to the USA as a child. By the middle of the XX century, his style was rapidly developing, until the moment when he began to create paintings for which he is famous today. They include large rectangular blocks in deep saturated colors – often shades of red and blue.

David Hockney

David Hockney made a “Big splash” in the art world in the second half of the XX century. He was a very influential artist during the pop art movement of the 1960s. In addition to his world-famous paintings, Hockney also gained international fame through his other creative pursuits, including photography and set design.

Roy Lichtenstein

Roy Lichtenstein’s paintings became iconic works of the pop art movement of the 1960s. His most famous paintings were heavily influenced by comics, which makes them popular and relevant to this day. His works became so popular that sometimes they were sold for millions of dollars.

Damien Hirst

Damien Hirst is a British artist who has pushed people to reconsider what can be called “art”. His most famous works include “The physical impossibility of death in the consciousness of someone alive” (the preserved body of a shark suspended in a tank with formaldehyde), “For the Love of God” ( “Diamond Skull”) and a series of paintings with colored dots.

Jackson Pollock

Jackson Pollock is an American artist who has lived for 44 years. He quickly became a significant figure in the world of abstract art thanks to his special technique — he sprayed paint on canvas. His legacy has made a significant contribution to the world of art. Unfortunately, Pollock had serious problems with alcohol, which led to his premature death.

Salvador Dali

Salvador Dali is a Spanish artist with a rather fabulous mustache, considered one of the leaders in the surrealist movement. Dali’s works are filled with symbolism, which makes them intriguing and impressive.