Artist of the day

Friday, October 30, 2026

Artist of the Day, October 30, 2026 : Linde Ergo, a Belgian sculptor (#2665)

Linde Ergo (1966) is an acclaimed Belgian figurative sculptor born in Ghent, Belgium. Raised within a family deeply rooted in art and culture, she naturally channeled her lineage into a formal education in the plastic arts. Ergo initiated her academic training in sculpture at the Academy in Uccle and subsequently earned her Master of Fine Arts degree from the prestigious Royal Academy for Fine Arts in Ghent.

Seeking to broaden her technical and international perspective, Ergo relocated to New York City in 1992. Over the course of seven years at the Manhattan Sculpture Center, she underwent intensive professional development, mastering the manipulation of complex raw materials and refining her artistic methodology. Her dedication culminated in her debut solo exhibition in Manhattan, marking a significant milestone in her early career.

As a professional sculptor, Ergo has achieved widespread international recognition for her unique capability to translate intricate human emotions into universal, meditative forms. Her major accomplishments include successfully bridging classical sculptural traditions with contemporary emotional sensibilities, establishing a highly recognizable signature style marketed through premier platforms. She works primarily in clay to create deeply expressive, delicate figures that are subsequently immortalized through high-quality bronze casting.

Now operating from her studio in the coastal village of De Haan, Belgium, Ergo remains a highly respected figure in the European contemporary art market. Her portfolio consists of a diverse range of small-scale and life-size bronze installations, many of which are permanently exhibited publicly along the dike of De Haan.

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Ms. Linde Ergo

2014 Dreamer

2014 Fou

2014 Inner Circle

2014 Love Stories

2015 De l'amour

2015 Key

2015 Sing, laugh, dance

2015 Total surrender

2016 Infinity

2016 Le voyage au bout du monde / The Journey to the End of the World

2016 Window to the world

2017 Sérénité

2017 Spread your wings

2018 Daydream

2018 Full moon

2018 Hope

2018 Inner silence

2018 Kiss me

2018 L'échelle d'amour Detail

2018 L'échelle d'amour

2018 Les pieds dans l'eau

2019 La source

2019 Woman writing in the sand

2020 Le grand bonheur

2020 love

2021 La Joie / Joy

2022 Buddies

2022 Pacha Mama

2022 Travelling mind

Thursday, October 29, 2026

Artist of the Day, October 29, 2026 : Dave Hogan, a British photographer (#2664)

Dave Hogan, (1961) affectionately known as "Hogie," is a premier British celebrity and rock photographer with over forty years of experience at the pinnacle of the global entertainment industry. Born in Bury, Lancashire, England, Hogan holds British nationality. He initially pursued higher education at art college, where he completed a degree in ceramics. However, a transformative educational block under the mentorship of renowned music photographer Jill Furmanovsky redirected his professional focus toward photojournalism and commercial image-making.

As a prominent figure on the international entertainment circuit, Hogan has built an unparalleled career defined by exclusive all-areas access to high-profile red carpets, major concert tours, and A-list private events. His extensive portfolio of professional accomplishments includes serving as the official tour photographer for the Rolling Stones since 2012, alongside establishing close, trusted working relationships with iconic artists such as Madonna, David Bowie, U2, Tom Cruise, Lady Gaga, and Taylor Swift.

Beyond individual talent representation, major media corporations, studios, and organizations—including Lionsgate Films, BAFTA, MTV, The Grammys, and the BRIT Awards—frequently retain his services for premium VIP shoots. His commercial work extends to high-impact global advertising campaigns for brands like Hewlett Packard and Beats by Dr. Dre. Hogan is also widely recognized for his extensive philanthropic contributions, providing official photographic services for major charitable initiatives including the historic 1985 Live Aid concert, Comic Relief, BBC Children in Need, and the Nelson Mandela Foundation. His comprehensive body of work continues to shape visual storytelling across major publications worldwide.

Sir Bob Geldof quoted "Big Dave has been a ubiquitous figure at every social/political/artistic event in London for the past 40 years. His magnificent photographs from an actual moment and from his studio tell the stories of our time for good or ill. I don’t know anyone who doesn’t like Dave and respect his craft/art and more importantly respect him as a person. A very good man who has contributed hugely and magnanimously and continually to Band Aid/Live Aid by using his great skill for the benefit of others. He is a superb photographer”.

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