Question 1

What is a borne settee?

Accepted Answer

A borne settee is a circular, upholstered Victorian ottoman-style sofa with three or four seat divisions. It provides a backrest in its central cone element and has also been referred to as a “conversation seat.” Borne settees are frequently situated in hotel lobbies and galleries. On 1stDibs, find a range of antique and vintage settees.

Question 2

When was Hiroshige born?

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Japanese artist Hiroshige was born in 1797 in Edo (now Tokyo), Japan, and died in 1858. He was best known as a master of ukiyo-e woodblock printing tradition. It is estimated that he created about 8000 prints of everyday life and landscapes of Japan. Shop a selection of Hiroshige pieces from some of the world’s top art dealers on 1stDibs.

Question 3

When was Takashi Murakami born?

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Takashi Murakami was born on February 1, 1962, in Tokyo, Japan. He studied at the Tokyo University of the Arts, earning a Ph.D. in art. He currently lives in both Tokyo and New York City. On 1stDibs, find a collection of Takashi Murakami art.

Question 4

When was Paola Navone born?

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Paola Navone was born in 1950 in Turin, Italy. After she completed her studies at the Politecnico di Torino in the city in 1973, she worked as an architect, interior designer and furniture designer. She is a previous winner of the Osaka International Design Award. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of Paola Navone furniture.

Question 5

When was Damien Hirst born?

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Damien Hirst was born on June 7, 1965, in Bristol, United Kingdom. He gained fame as a part of the Young British Artists who exhibited their work in London in the late 1980s and early 1990s. On 1stDibs, find a selection of Damien Hirst art.

Question 6

When was Marc Chagall born?

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Marc Chagall was born on July 7, 1887, in Liozna, Belarus. He was an influential artist who worked in a variety of mediums, including paint, stained glass and illustrations. Chagall died on March 28, 1985, in Saint Paul de Vence, France. On 1stDibs, find a collection of Marc Chagall art.

Question 7

When was Keith Haring born?

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Keith Haring was born on May 4, 1958, in Reading, Pennsylvania. After growing up in Kutztown, Pennsylvania, and briefly attending art school in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, he moved to New York City, where he made a name for himself creating street art on the subway system. Haring gained an even larger audience in the years that followed, producing public murals that were often commissioned and making art that was frequently informed by political and cultural issues. On 1stDibs, find a selection of Keith Haring art.

Question 8

Where was Kawase Hasui born?

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Kawase Hasui was born in Tokyo, Japan, in 1883. He was one of modern Japan's most important and prolific printmakers and a prominent designer of the shin-hanga ("new prints") movement, whose artists depicted traditional subjects with a style influenced by Western art. Shop a range of Kawase Hasui art from some of the world's top galleries on 1stDibs.

Question 9

Where was Marcel Breuer born?

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Marcel Breuer was born in Pécs, Hungary, on May 21, 1902. He attended the Bauhaus design school in Weimar, Germany, and eventually became a part of the faculty. After the Nazis shut the school down, Breuer moved to the U.S. He died in New York City on July 1, 1981. On 1stDibs, find a variety of Marcel Breuer furniture.

Question 10

Where was Peter Max born?

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Peter Max was born in Berlin, Germany, in 1937. However, he spent the first part of his childhood in Shanghai, China, after his parents emigrated from Germany to flee the Nazis. While there, Max developed his deep interest in American pop culture, namely comic books, jazz and cinema. Shop a collection of Peter Max art on 1stDibs.

Question 11

Where was Marc Chagall born?

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Marc Chagall was born in Liozna, Belarus on July 7, 1887. He went on to become one of the most influential artists of the 20th century, creating works that drew from the movements of Cubism, Surrealism and Fauvism. On 1stDibs, find a selection of Marc Chagall art.

Question 12

Where was Takashi Murakami born?

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Takashi Murakami was born in Tokyo, Japan, on February 1, 1962. He received a Ph.D. in art from the Tokyo University of the Arts in 1993. During the 1990s, he shifted from the traditional Japanese painting style of nihonga and began creating bold, colorful works inspired by anime and manga. He calls his style Superflat. On 1stDibs, find a range of Takashi Murakami art.

Question 13

Where was Damien Hirst born?

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Damien Hirst was born in Bristol, United Kingdom, on June 7, 1965. During the late 1980s and 1990s, he became famous as one of the Young British Artists who showed their works in warehouses and galleries throughout London. On 1stDibs, find a collection of Damien Hirst art.

Question 14

When was Victor Vasarely born?

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Victor Vasarely was born in Pécs, Hungary, on April 9, 1906. Over the course of his life, he lived in Piešťany, Slovakia; Budapest, Hungary; and Paris, France. He died in Paris on March 15, 1997. On 1stDibs, find a selection of Victor Vasarely art.

Question 15

When was Josef Albers born?

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Josef Albers was born on March 19, 1888, in Bottrop, Germany. He would go on to become a leader of the modern art movement and to make huge strides in the area of color theory research. Shop a selection of Josef Albers art on 1stDibs.

Question 16

When was Philippe Starck born?

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Designer Philippe Starck was born on January 18, 1949 in Paris, France. His father, André Starck, was an airplane designer, and his work provided early inspiration for Starck's designs. On 1stDibs, you can find a variety of Philippe Starck furniture.

Question 17

When was Manolo Blahnik born?

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Spanish designer Manolo Blahnik was born on November 27, 1942. He was born in the town of Santa Cruz de la Palma, located in the Canary Islands in Spain. Browse through a wide collection of authentic Manolo Blahnik products from top boutiques on 1stDibs.

Question 18

When was Joan Miró born?

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Joan Miró was born on April 20, 1893, in Barcelona, Spain. He lived in the country on and off throughout his life, and died there in the city of Palma on December 25, 1983. On 1stDibs, find a selection of Joan Miró art.

Question 19

When was Francisco Toledo born?

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Francisco Toledo was born on July 17, 1940. While his birthplace has never been confirmed, Toledo claimed he was born in Juchitán de Zaragoza, but in another interview, he indicated he was born in Mexico City. On 1stDibs, find a collection of expertly vetted Francisco Toledo pieces from some of the world’s top art dealers.

Question 20

When was Pablo Picasso born?

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Pablo Picasso was born on October 25, 1881 in Málaga, Spain. However, he spent most of his working years in France and lived there until he died in the commune of Mougins on April 8, 1973. On 1stDibs, find a large collection of Pablo Picasso.

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