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05.02.1940–12.05.2014
H. R. Giger
Hans Rudolf Giger (1940–2014) was a Swiss artist known for his work in fantastic realism. He was a painter, sculptor, architect, and film and graphic designer, recognized internationally for his design work on the film "Alien."01.05.1857–25.01.1891
Theo van Gogh
Theo van Gogh (1857–1891) was a Dutch art dealer, collector, and artist from the Kingdom of the Netherlands. As the younger brother of Vincent van Gogh, he provided significant financial and moral support, contributing to the popularization of modern French art.11.04.1869–12.03.1943
Gustav Vigeland
Gustav Vigeland (1869–1943) was a Norwegian sculptor and woodcarver, known for creating the Vigeland Sculpture Park in Oslo. Born in Halse og Harkmark, he was a productive figure in Norwegian modernist sculpture.23.12.1908–13.07.2002
Yousuf Karsh
Yousuf Karsh (December 23, 1908 – July 13, 2002) was a Canadian photographer of Armenian descent, renowned for his masterful portrait photography. He is recognized as a significant figure in photography and art.11.09.1743–04.06.1809
Nicolai Abildgaard
Nicolai Abraham Abildgaard (1743–1809) was a Danish painter and a representative of Neoclassicism. Born and died in Copenhagen, he was a founding figure of the Danish national school of painting and also worked as a designer, architect, and sculptor.23.07.1851–21.11.1909
Peder Severin Krøyer
Peder Severin Krøyer (1851–1909) was a Danish realist painter and cultural figure, known as a representative of Impressionism. He is recognized for his portraits and works depicting nature and coastal life in Skagen.10.07.1862–23.01.1946
Helene Schjerfbeck
Helene Schjerfbeck (1862–1946) was a Finnish artist of Swedish origin known for self-portraits, portraits, historical paintings, and still lifes. She was associated with realism and modernism and was a key figure of Finland’s Golden Age of art.20.12.1946–?
Uri Geller
Uri Geller is an Israeli magician, illusionist, mentalist, and mystifier born on December 20, 1946, in Ein-Gedi Hospital. He gained fame for demonstrating the bending of metal spoons with the power of his gaze and is also active as an actor and artist.20.10.1620–15.11.1691
Aelbert Cuyp
Aelbert Jacobs Cuyp was a painter, draftsman, and engraver from the Kingdom of the Netherlands, born on October 20, 1620, in the city of Dordrecht. He is recognized as a master of etching and a creator in the genres of landscape, animal scenes, portraiture, still life, and graphic arts. Cuyp is considered a representative of the Dutch Golden Age of…06.04.1890–23.12.1939
Anthony Fokker
Anthony Fokker (1890–1939) was a Dutch aviation engineer, aircraft designer, pilot, entrepreneur, and military flight engineer with connections to the Netherlands, the USA, and Germany.12.01.1923–14.04.2010
Alice Miller
Alice Miller (1923–2010) was a Polish-Swiss psychologist, psychoanalyst, and philosopher of Jewish origin, known for her work on child abuse. She was also a sociologist, essayist, psychotherapist, writer, and artist.05.05.1938–?
Jerzy Skolimowski
Jerzy Skolimowski, born May 5, 1938, in Łódź, Poland, is a Polish film director, screenwriter, and actor. He is also an artist and playwright connected with Polish cultural circles.15.12.1870–07.05.1956
Josef Hoffmann
Josef Franz Maria Hoffmann (1870–1956) was an Austrian architect, designer, and applied artist. A student of Otto Wagner, he was a founder of the Vienna Workshops, the Austrian Werkbund, and the Vienna Secession.23.09.1897–20.07.1994
Paul Delvaux
Paul Delvaux (1897–1994) was a Belgian surrealist artist known for his work as a painter, graphic artist, illustrator, draftsman, watercolorist, engraver, monumental artist, and sculptor. He was born in Hoei and died in Wépion, Belgium.11.09.1656–26.07.1693
Ulrika Eleonora of Denmark
Ulrika Eleonora of Denmark (1656–1693) was queen consort of Sweden as the wife of King Charles XI. Born in Copenhagen, she was known for her artistic work and patronage during her life at the Swedish court.15.03.1885–28.07.1940
Gerda Wegener
Gerda Wegener, born Gerda Maria Frederikke Gottlieb on March 15, 1885, was a Danish painter, graphic artist, illustrator, and designer. Known for portraits and female eroticism, she worked within the cultural traditions of the Danish kingdom and France.30.03.1934–24.04.2014
Hans Hollein
Hans Hollein was an Austrian architect, designer, sculptor, and professor born on March 30, 1934, in Vienna. He was a representative of postmodernism and created significant works including the Museum of Modern Art in Frankfurt am Main.21.02.1921–30.11.2011
Zdeněk Miler
Zdeněk Miler (February 21, 1921 – November 30, 2011) was a Czech animator, illustrator, and director, best known for creating the children's series about the Mole, produced since 1957. He collaborated closely with Jiří Trnka's Prague studio.04.09.1934–?
Jan Švankmajer
Jan Švankmajer, born September 4, 1934, in Prague, is a Czech filmmaker, writer, artist, set designer, sculptor, and animator. He is known for the film "Alice" and has worked across multiple creative fields.07.09.1817–29.09.1898
Louise of Hesse-Kassel
Louise of Hesse-Kassel was born on September 7, 1817, in Kassel. A Hessian princess, she became Queen of Denmark through marriage to King Christian IX. She died on September 29, 1898, at Bernstorff Palace.24.02.1929–21.02.2005
Zdzisław Beksiński
Zdzisław Beksiński (February 24, 1929 – February 21, 2005) was a Polish artist known for his work as a painter, photographer, sculptor, architect, and graphic artist. His life and work are closely connected to Poland.24.09.1821–23.05.1883
Cyprian Norwid
Cyprian Norwid (1821–1883) was a Polish poet, playwright, prose writer, painter, sculptor, and graphic artist. His work reflects the cultural traditions of both Poland and France. He was the brother of Ludwik Norwid.03.01.1924–05.01.1997