International contemporary art platform05.02.1930–?
Ilon Wikland
Ilon Wikland is a Swedish artist of Estonian origin, born on February 5, 1930, in Tartu. She is known as an illustrator and graphic artist, notably as a longstanding illustrator of Astrid Lindgren's books.
Biography
Ilon Wikland was born on February 5, 1930, in the city of Tartu. Of Estonian origin, she later became a well-known Swedish artist. Her professional work spans several fields within visual arts, including illustration, animation, and graphic art. Ilon Wikland is the enduring illustrator of books by the famous writer Astrid Lindgren, which constitutes a significant part of her creative legacy. Throughout her career, she has been active in Sweden and has connected her national and cultural identity with both Estonia and Sweden.
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