Karl Cole

Karl Cole, Davis Art Images’s curator of images, is an art historian and teacher who has spent more than 25 years working directly with world-class art museums. He’s also a practicing studio artist who specializes in landscapes and still lifes in oil, featuring vivid colors and expressive shapes.

Karl was curator of Chicago’s Rosenthal Art Slides for fifteen years, and after Davis Publications purchased Rosenthal in 1996, Karl continued his work as curator for Davis. All of us at Davis appreciate Karl’s great gifts: we learn something new from him every time we ask about a particular artwork, artist, or style. This blog offers our valued Davis community that same opportunity.

Most Recent Articles By Karl Cole

Apr 7, 2026 Curator's Corner

Artist Birthday: Pippin Barr (born 1979 New Zealand)

Artist Birthday for 7 April: Pippin Barr (born 1979 New Zealand) Pippin Barr, Still from the downloadable (for free) video game v-r-3, available https://www.pippinbarr.com/...

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Apr 6, 2026 Curator's Corner

Spring Impression by a Truly Lyrical Artist

The Truly Serene Landscapes of René Brô (born René Brault, 1930-1987 France) René Brô, Spring Blossoms, 1962, oil and tempera on canvas, 64...

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Apr 3, 2026 Curator's Corner

Artist Birthday: Jimoh Buraimoh (born 1943 Nigeria)

Artist Birthday for 3 April: Jimoh Buraimoh (born 1943 Nigeria) Jimoh Buraimoh, Yoruba Creation, 1972, oil and beadwork on wood    © 2026 Jimoh Buraimoh (8s-...

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Apr 2, 2026 Curator's Corner

Artist Birthday: Hans Wegner (1914-2007 Denmark)

Artist Birthday for 2 April: Hans Wegner (1914-2007 Denmark) Hans Wegner design for Johannes Hansen Workshop (1940s-1980s, Copenhagen), The Chair, also known as The Kennedy...

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Apr 1, 2026 Curator's Corner

National Walking Day: Art by Henri Gaudier-Brzeska (1891-1915 France)

April 1 is National Walking Day: Art Henri Gaudier-Brzeska (1891-1915 France) Henri Gaudier-Brzeska, Woman Walking, 1912/1913, ink on paper, 25.4 x 19.7 cm   Imag...

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Mar 31, 2026 Curator's Corner

Artist Birthday: Toni von Horn

Artist Birthday for 31 March: Toni von Horn  (1899-1970 US, born Germany) Toni von Horn, After Dinner Coffee, Cutex ad, ca. 1932, gelatin silver print on paper, 2...

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