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Konstantin Kakanias Art

Greek, b. 1961

Greek artist Konstantin Kakanias is something of a cult figure in the fashion and art worlds. Born in Athens on September 18, 1961. His work has been exhibited at museums and galleries across the globe. He has also designed fabrics for Yves Saint Laurent, Christian Lacroix and other titans of fashion. His signature illustrations have appeared in Vogue Paris, Vogue Italia, Vanity Fair and The New York Times. Now based in Los Angeles, Kakanias has been a fixture on the international art and design scene for more than three decades.

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Contemporary Gouache Painting Earthquake II, Greek Ruins, Monuments of Greece
Contemporary Gouache Painting Earthquake II, Greek Ruins, Monuments of Greece

Contemporary Gouache Painting Earthquake II, Greek Ruins, Monuments of Greece

By Konstantin Kakanias

Located in Surfside, FL

Les Ruines Des Plus Beaux Monuments De La Grece both 22 3/4" x 34" (sight) oil with arabesque artist identified on label verso. #27, Earthquake II, From 1992 show; Night Paintings, ...

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1990s Contemporary Konstantin Kakanias Art

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Paint, Paper, Gouache

Contemporary Gouache Painting Earthquake III, Greek Ruins, Monuments of Greece
Contemporary Gouache Painting Earthquake III, Greek Ruins, Monuments of Greece

Contemporary Gouache Painting Earthquake III, Greek Ruins, Monuments of Greece

By Konstantin Kakanias

Located in Surfside, FL

Les Ruines Des Plus Beaux Monuments De La Grece both 22 3/4" x 34" (sight) oil with arabesque artist identified on label verso. #27, Earthquake III, From 1992 show; Night Paintings,...

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1990s Contemporary Konstantin Kakanias Art

Materials

Paint, Paper, Gouache

Kakanias "The Poor Look in the Mind of Mrs. Tependris"
Kakanias "The Poor Look in the Mind of Mrs. Tependris"

Kakanias "The Poor Look in the Mind of Mrs. Tependris"

By Konstantin Kakanias

Located in Queens, NY

Gouache on paper of a stylized lady wearing pants and a yellow jacket holding a red pocket book by Konstantin Kakanias, signed with initials lower right, titled "The Poor Look in the...

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20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Konstantin Kakanias Art

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Paper

"La Belle Sylvia" circa 1990 Signed Konstantin Kakanias
"La Belle Sylvia" circa 1990 Signed Konstantin Kakanias

"La Belle Sylvia" circa 1990 Signed Konstantin Kakanias

By Konstantin Kakanias

Located in Queens, NY

Gouache on paper by Konstantin Kakanias, signed with initials lower right, titled "La Belle Sylvia", circa 1990. Greek artist Konstantin Kakanias is something of a cult figure in the fashion and art worlds. Born in Athens and now based in Los Angeles, Kakanias has been a fixture on the international art and design scene for more than three decades. His work has been exhibited at museums and galleries across the globe. He has also designed fabrics for Yves Saint Laurent, Christian Lacroix, and other titans of fashion. His signature illustrations have appeared in Vogue Paris, Vogue Italia, Vanity Fair, and The New York Times. See: 1stdibs Introspective Magazine...

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20th Century Konstantin Kakanias Art

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Paper

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