Brad Holland
Brad Holland
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Full Name and Common Aliases
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Brad Holland is an American cartoonist, painter, and printmaker, known professionally as Brad.
Birth and Death Dates
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Born: October 25, 1939
Currently active; no official records of his passing are available online.
Nationality and Profession(s)
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Holland's nationality is American. He has worked primarily as a cartoonist, painter, and printmaker throughout his career.
Early Life and Background
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Growing up in the Midwest, Holland developed an interest in art at an early age. After completing his high school education, he attended the Art Institute of Chicago on a scholarship. His initial focus was on commercial illustration, but eventually, he shifted to fine arts.
In the 1960s, Holland began working as a freelance cartoonist for various publications, including The New Yorker and Playboy. He also started creating paintings and prints that showcased his unique style and perspective on contemporary issues.
Major Accomplishments
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Holland's notable achievements in the art world include:
His distinctive, often provocative cartoons appearing in prominent publications such as _The New Yorker_ and _Playboy_
Participation in numerous group exhibitions, showcasing his work alongside other renowned artists
Creation of original prints that have become highly sought after by collectorsNotable Works or Actions
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Some of Holland's most notable works include:
The 1970s cartoon series "The Cartoonists" for _Playboy_
His series of paintings and prints on the topic of war, including Vietnam War-related pieces
Original artwork created in response to major world events
Impact and Legacy
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Holland's contributions to the art world are multifaceted. As a cartoonist, he pushed boundaries with his irreverent style and willingness to tackle taboo subjects. Through his paintings and prints, he has made significant statements about war, politics, and human rights.
Why They Are Widely Quoted or Remembered
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Holland's influence can be seen in the work of many other artists and cartoonists who have followed in his footsteps. His ability to balance humor with serious commentary on contemporary issues has made him a lasting figure in the world of art.
Quotes by Brad Holland
Brad Holland's insights on:
I couldn't be more proud of our team and how we competed in this tournament. We did everything tonight except win the game.
In the next century, when art will be packaged as virtual reality software, realistic paintings will sell the way Shaker furniture does now. Shaker furniture will sell the way Van Gogh paintings do. And teddy bears owned by Elvis will come to auction only occasionally.
In the nineteenth century the camera made a realist of the man on the street. Now the computer can make anybody a desktop Cubist. Technology may or may not be destiny, but I doubt that machines will replace art any more than wheels have replaced feet.
I'm really proud of these guys; you couldn't ask for anything more from them. Magdalena's a much older club, and our goal was to hold them under 70, and we came pretty close. We were just trying to slow them down.
It's my guess that those cutting-edge artists who attack tradition secretly believe tradition will survive to enshrine them as the wild and crazy geniuses who destroyed it
It really runs the gamut, from parking to issues with graduate students. My entire role is to help people with issues that they have, whatever they might be.
It means nothing. It's just something the conference does and we very rarely end up where the conference predicts we will.