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Arthur Benjamins was born on 22 June, 1953 in Rotterdam, Netherlands, is a Dutch artist. Discover Arthur Benjamins's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 70 years old?

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Age 70 years old
Zodiac Sign Cancer
Born 22 June, 1953
Birthday 22 June
Birthplace Rotterdam, Netherlands
Nationality Netherlands

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1872

He has hosted exhibitions in the UK, North America, in Venice, Malta, Jersey, Holland and, recently, also in Helsinki From "Abstract Iconography", he is now reviving the Neo-plasticist style pioneered by his fellow countryman Piet Mondrian (1872–1944).

His designs in the security world of 'closures', that are produced in their many millions, has set his name to eight patents.

He has also worked for Formula-1 Supremo Bernie Ecclestone's Formula One Management as a designer before branching out as a freelance designer of bespoke accessories for motor cycles.

He has also designed several fonts and typefaces.

He has also written his father's 181.000-word biography, To Die Fighting, which takes the reader through his father's early life, through Westerbork, Terezin, Auschwitz and Buchenwald concentration camps and into his later years, covering life in Africa, enduring a sojourn through the war-torn Belgian Congo in search of millions of dollars worth of hidden diamonds.

1896

His first book jacket cover appeared on the cover of Power Boat Speed by Kevin Desmond which chronicled powerboating from 1896 onwards One of his paintings appeared in the Italian version of Pilote Che Gente by Enzo Ferrari and just before his death in 1988, Commendatore Ferrari presented Benjamins with a signed copy.

1908

the paintings of his great grand uncle Jacques Jacob Arend (1908–1943) can be found in the museum Boijmans van Beuningen in Rotterdam.

His grandfather created a new style of advertising that formed the bedrock of modern illustrative adverts.

1953

Arthur Benjamins (born June 22, 1953) is a Dutch artist who has progressed from figurative motor sport paintings to Abstract Iconography, taking on the revival of Neoplasticism.

Benjamins comes from a lineage of artists.

1963

Benjamins' early childhood was spent in Rhodesia (Zimbabwe) and from there he moved to Rotterdam in 1963 where, living on the busy Maas River, he began to develop his technical interest for the ships, dry docks and cranes.

1970

In the mid-1970s he became a BRSCC motorracing marshal, attending many races at his local track, Brands Hatch in Kent.

This enabled him to observe first-hand many drivers like James Hunt, Nelson Piquet, and Nigel Mansell in the early part of their careers prior to becoming Grand Prix drivers and World champions.

1972

His first contact with the motorracing enthusiasts started in 1972 at a small Racing Car Show in the Netherlands, followed by shows in Zandvoort during their Grands Prix there.

This is where he received encouragement from Formula One team bosses Ken Tyrrell, Teddy Mayer and driver Emerson Fittipaldi.

1973

At a Ford showroom in Rotterdam in 1973, Arthur met the future Indianapolis 500 winner, Arie Luyendyk and reigning Formula One champion, Jackie Stewart who gave him encouragement and advice.

1974

In 1974 Benjamins left for the UK.

1975

A 1975 showing at the Whitechapel Art Gallery and a One-Man 1979 London exhibition allowed him to introduce both his motor racing and Science fantasy paintings and which culminated in exhibitions in Venice (Museum of Modern Art) and in Mdina, Malta.

1980

In the early 1980s, Benjamins' evocation of key moments in motorsport much publicity through articles in motor racing magazines as Autosport, Classic and Sportscar", "Motorsport", and Classic Boat'' Benjamins' technique is different from other artists insofar in that he eschews the use of 'traditional' paints, preferring the far more trickier enamel paint.

1983

From his first major exhibition at the rejuvenated 1983 Motor Sports Show at the Cunard Hotel in London, Benjamins' works were featured on 'News at Ten' on several occasions and in 1987 BBC motoring programme Top Gear featured him in a 6-minute slot.

About that time his interest in Land and Water Speed record breakers came to the fore.

From 1983 he became a regular exhibitor at the British Racing Car Shows in London and Birmingham and at the Silverstone Coys festivals and Goodwood Festivals of Speed.

1990

In 1990, and with the full approval of Ken Norris, who designed the Bluebird car and boat in which Englishman, Donald Campbell broke many speed records, Benjamins set up Bluebird Publications to issue many of his record breaker prints.

Other book jackets followed.

Leap into Legend by Steve Holter, Race against the Odds again by Kevin Desmond.

and "The British Are Coming, British Record Breaking and the people that made it Happen" by Mike Varndell (. Benjamins has also evoked historic aviation scenes.

1998

In 1998 he had a one-man exhibition at the 'Napier Gallery' on Jersey.

The show's patron was a Formula-1 sponsor and was officially opened by the Formula-1 team boss, Eddie Jordan.

Since his US arrival, Arthur Benjamins has exhibited in Scottsdale, various Arizona Fine Art Expos.

Barrett-Jackson car auctions and various shows in Palm Springs, California.

He currently teaches Neoplasticism for the 'Children's Art Program' at the Peoria (AZ) library.

He was invited to support the American Healing Arts Foundation for veterans by teaching Neoplasticism and with which he will continue.

2000

In 2000, he embarked on a period of transition, culminating in a change of painting style which leans towards abstract.

Motoring magazine Classic & Sports Car featured a two-page article on his new style.

2007

In recognition of his service to powerboating via his Speed record breaker paintings, in 2007 he was awarded the Heritage Motorboat Trophy

2014

Since his move to Phoenix, Arizona, United States, in 2014, Benjamins continues as a'full-on' abstract art.

2018

In March 2018, Benjamins was awarded the honor of producing the artwork for the 30th Motorsports Hall of Fame of America inductee awards.

They induct between 6 and 10 people annually who have played very significant roles in aviation, boating and motor racing.

The Motorsports Hall of Fame of America used Benjamins' artwork for all publicity posters and yearbooks for this event.

Previous inductees include, Mario Andretti, Arie Luyendyk, Richard Petty, Howard Hughes, Bobby Allison, Rusty Wallace, Emerson Fittipaldi and many more.