International contemporary art platform10.04.1877–20.08.1959
Alfred Kubin
Alfred Kubin (1877–1959) was an Austrian graphic artist, writer, and book illustrator associated with Symbolism. He lived and worked within the cultural traditions of Austria-Hungary and Austria.
Biography
Alfred Kubin was born on April 10, 1877, in Bohemia, then part of Austria-Hungary. He was an Austrian graphic artist, writer, and book illustrator whose creative activities were associated with the Symbolism movement. Kubin also worked as an etcher, illustrator, photographer, and an arts figure. Throughout his life, he lived and created in Austria-Hungary and Austria. Alfred Kubin passed away on August 20, 1959, in Wernstein am Inn. His contribution to art encompasses graphic art, literature, and book design, reflecting the diversity of his professions and creative interests.
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