LAURENCE GARTEL: Known as ‘The Father of Digital Art’, Gartel’s vision was to create electronic images, capture them with a still camera off a monitor as there were no saving devices or software to store the created picture. He saw these images as works of Art that would eventually replace painting. In 1985 he delivered the keynote speech at the First Pan Pacific Computer Conference in Melbourne, Australia predicting the future of the world, which landed him on the front page of “The Australian” Newspaper. This was the same year he taught Andy Warhol how to use the Amiga Computer to create the album cover for Debbie Harry (Blondie.) It was a moment when “Pop Art met Digital Art.” In 1991, he produced his famous ABSOLUT GARTEL ad for Absolut Vodka. Gartel had a feature exhibition at the Norton Museum of Art, and in 2009 he received the Palm Beach Photographic Centre’s prestigious FOTOmentor Award. In his 40+ year career he created artwork for the 57th Annual Grammy Awards; Newport Jazz Festival; NASA; Monaco International Film Festival; Feature of the 113th New York International Auto Show; Oslo Motor Show Norway and much more.
Experience the latest masterpiece by visionary artist Laurence Gartel: **Artwork “Circus Follies” (C)GARTEL 2024. 
Gartel, whose works have been part of the prestigious collection of the Bibliothèque Nationale in Paris since 1978, returns to his roots in France with this extravagant creation. After a long hiatus since his exhibition at the Musée Français de la Photographie in Bièvres in 1992, this piece marks a turning point in his career.
“Circus Follies” will be digitally presented at the Galerie Agnes Nord during Artexpo Paris 2024 – an exclusive collaboration with Galerie zum Harnisch and Artboxy from Switzerland. This work is more than just art – it’s a spectacular new beginning, drawing you into a world of color and fantasy. Be part of this exciting new era and let yourself be captivated by Gartel’s unrelenting creativity.
Image Description:The image showcases a digital artwork by Laurence Gartel titled “Circus Follies.” In the foreground stands a clown-like figure with a white face, red nose, and red eyebrows, wearing a striking, colorful outfit with a leopard print pattern. The clown has a large violet and yellow bow tie and a blue ruffled collar. To the right of the clown, there is a stylized yellow leopard head with a red nose and blue eyes. The background is vibrant and psychedelic, featuring a multitude of colors and abstract shapes, creating a dynamic and exciting atmosphere.