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27.09.1948–30.10.2013
Vaclovas Krutinis
Vaclovas Krutinis (1948–2013) was a Lithuanian sculptor born and died in Vilnius. From 1998 to 2008, he chaired the Lithuanian Artists’ Union, contributing notably to the development of Lithuanian art.18.11.1881–10.11.1944
Juozas Zikaras
Juozas Zikaras (1881–1944) was a Lithuanian sculptor born in the Panevėžys district. He contributed significantly to Lithuanian art and passed away in Kaunas in 1944.1904–1995
Moi Ver
Moi Ver (born Moisey Vorobeichik, later Morshe Raviv) was an Israeli, French, and Lithuanian photographer, artist, and graphic designer. Born in 1904 in Lebedevo, he contributed to photography and visual arts and passed away in 1995 in Safed.1957–present
Yvette Gastauer-Claire
Yvette Gastauer-Claire, born May 29, 1957, in Esch-sur-Alzette, is a Luxembourg sculptor and medalist. She designed coins for Luxembourg, including the euro, and her sculptures adorn buildings and parks in Luxembourg and nearby areas.15.04.1874–22.06.1919
Dominique Lang
Dominique Lang (1874–1919) was a Luxembourgish artist recognized as a key figure in his country's Impressionist movement. Born in Dudelange, he painted portraits and landscapes and also taught at a secondary school.29.01.1872–28.07.1941
Sosthène Weis
Sosthène Weis (1872–1941) was a Luxembourgish artist and architect born in Merzig. He spent most of his life working and creating in Luxembourg, contributing significantly to the country's art and architecture in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.17.11.1954–?
Max Kohn
Max Kohn is a Luxembourg-based contemporary artist, sculptor, and graphic artist. Born on November 17, 1954, in Esch-sur-Alzette, Luxembourg, his work is deeply rooted in the cultural environment of Luxembourg.22.09.1919–29.04.2014
Edgars Vinters
Edgars Vinters (1919–2014) was a Latvian painter known for landscapes and still lifes. His work, characterized by rich and varied use of color, is associated with Impressionism. Born and deceased in Riga, Vinters influenced a generation of Latvian artists.03.02.1869–19.12.1932
Johann Walter-Kurau
Johann Walter-Kurau (born February 3, 1869, Jelgava; died December 19, 1932, Berlin) was a Latvian and Russian Empire artist. He worked in the style of realism, active in Mitau until 1906, then in Dresden from 1906 to 1917, and later in Berlin.1921–15.11.2020
Mahjoubi Aherdane
Mahjoubi Aherdane (1921–2020) was a Moroccan politician, independence activist, poet, and artist. Born in Ulmes, he co-founded the Popular Movement in 1957 to defend Amazigh interests and passed away in Rabat.1958–present
Faouzi Laatiris
Faouzi Laatiris, born in 1958 in Imilchil, Morocco, is a contemporary artist living and working in Tétouan and Martil, Morocco. His work is rooted in the cultural context of his country.06.11.1948–?
Neil Dawson
Neil Dawson (born November 6, 1948, in Christchurch) is a New Zealand sculptor known for his large-scale public works in aluminum and stainless steel, characterized by natural form-based lattices creating geometric integrity.17.09.1919–09.12.2010
Alenka Gerlovič
Alenka Gerlovič (September 17, 1919 – December 9, 2010) was a Yugoslav Slovenian artist, puppeteer, stage designer, journalist, partisan, art teacher, and image maker associated with the regions of present-day Slovenia and its former states.29.01.1912–30.09.1996
Jozef Kostka
Jozef Kostka was born on January 29, 1912, in the town of Stupava. He was a sculptor, teacher, and draftsman who made a significant contribution to the development of Slovak art. Kostka is considered a founder of modern Slovak sculpture. Throughout his life, he was connected with both Czechoslovakia and Slovakia, a dual cultural affiliation that influenced…01.09.1979–?
Monika Kompaníková
Monika Kompaníková is a Slovak artist, writer, and illustrator born on September 1, 1979, in Považská Bystrica, Slovakia. She works in visual arts and literature, combining painting, illustration, and writing in her creative practice.24.02.1956–?
Adam Szentpétery
Adam Szentpétery, born on February 24, 1956, in Rožňava, Slovakia, is a Slovak artist of Hungarian origin known for his work in abstract painting. He is a professor and head of the Studio of Contemporary Image at the Faculty of Arts, Technical University of Košice.22.10.1919–10.12.1997
Vincent Hložník
Vincent Hložník was born on October 22, 1919, in Svederník. He was one of the significant representatives of Slovak visual arts belonging to the generation of artists shaped by the Second World War. Hložník was a painter, graphic artist, illustrator, sculptor, and educator. His work is characterized by traits of Expressionism. Throughout his life, Hložník…24.04.1936–22.12.1996
Mária Bartuszová
Mária Bartuszová (April 24, 1936, Prague – December 22, 1996, Košice) was a Slovak sculptor and ceramist known for abstract white plaster sculptures. Her works are held in the Centre Pompidou, Slovak National Gallery, and Tate Gallery.15.02.1955–?
Chalermchai Kositpipat
Chalermchai Kositpipat, born on February 15, 1955 in Chiang Rai, Thailand, is a Thai artist known for his use of Buddhist themes. He created notable works such as Wat Rong Khun and Wat Buddhapadipa, reflecting his connection to Buddhist culture.23.02.1920–28.10.2008
Kung Te-cheng
Kung Te-cheng (1920–2008) was the 77th generation direct descendant of Confucius, the last to hold the title Duke Yansheng, and the first official Confucian priest in modern Taiwan. He held various governmental positions and was instrumental in organizing Confucius commemorations in Taiwan.1975–present
Danh Võ
Danh Võ (b. 1975, Ba Ria, Vietnam) is a contemporary artist and sculptor known for his installations and sculptures. He lives and works in Berlin and Mexico City, integrating cultural experiences from Vietnam, Denmark, and Mexico.1975–present
Ebtisam Abdulaziz
Ebtisam Abdulaziz is a contemporary artist from the United Arab Emirates, born in 1975 in Sharjah. She works with geometry and mathematics, exploring themes of belonging and identity through installations, performances, and other media.21.06.1972–?