Sylvia Martins Explained

Sylvia Martins (born 1956) is a Brazilian painter.

Born in Bagé, Martins studied at the Museum of Modern Art, Rio de Janeiro from 1973 to 1976. She then moved to New York, studying at the School of Visual Arts in 1978 and at the Art Students League of New York from 1979 to 1982. She has shown work in solo and group exhibits around the world.[1] For many years, she dated Richard Gere,[2] before marrying billionaire Constantine Niarchos in 1997.[3] Her paintings are mainly abstract.[4]

Notes and References

  1. Book: Jules Heller. Nancy G. Heller. North American Women Artists of the Twentieth Century: A Biographical Dictionary. 19 December 2013. Routledge. 978-1-135-63882-5.
  2. Web site: Even Richard Gere Gets Dumped - Michael Gross. 11 February 2017.
  3. Web site: Billionaire died in cocaine binge after seeking one thrill too many. https://ghostarchive.org/archive/20220526/https://www.independent.co.uk/news/billionaire-died-in-cocaine-binge-after-seeking-one-thrill-too-many-1104922.html . 2022-05-26 . subscription . live. . 8 July 1999. 11 February 2017.
  4. Web site: Abstract Art - Sylvia Martins Abstract Artist. mozumbo. 12 June 2014. 11 February 2017. YouTube.

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