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Manfred Welzel was a German painter and graphic artist. He studied at the Academy of Fine Arts in Berlin-Charlottenburg from 1945 to 1949 and later worked as a freelance artist in Berlin.
Welzel's early works were influenced by Expressionism and Surrealism, but he later developed his own style characterized by the use of bold colors and strong lines. He is best known for his abstract paintings and prints, which often feature geometric shapes and vibrant colors. He also created numerous murals and sculptures for public spaces.
Welzel's works have been exhibited in numerous galleries and museums in Germany and abroad. In 1993, he was awarded the Order of Merit of Berlin for his contributions to the arts.

Bele Bachem (real name Renate Gabriele Bachem) was a German painter, graphic designer, book illustrator, interior designer and writer. In 1997 Bachem was awarded the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany.
Bachem is considered one of the most important post-war German artists and one of the few surrealists in the illustration of German literature.