International contemporary art platform05.02.1940–12.05.2014
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."
Biography
Hans Rudolf Giger was born on February 5, 1940, in Chur, Switzerland. He became a prominent Swiss artist associated with the fantastic realism movement. Throughout his career, Giger worked in various professions, including painter, sculptor, architect, designer, graphic designer, filmmaker, and film director. One of his most notable achievements was his design work for the film "Alien," which brought him international recognition. Giger also worked as an illustrator and was an active figure in the arts. He passed away on May 12, 2014, in Zurich, leaving a significant cultural legacy linked to Switzerland.
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