Walter Leblanc (1932 - 1986)
1932-12-25Antwerp, Belgium1986-01-14Silly, BelgiumBelgium
Walter Leblanc
Walter Leblanc is a Belgian artist, one of the most important representatives of kinetic and optical art.
He studied at the Royal Academy of Fine Arts and the Higher Institute of Fine Arts in Antwerp.
Walter Leblanc gained international recognition as one of the founders and active participants in the avant-garde movements Nouvelle Tendance, ZERO, op art, kinetic art, concrete art. One of his famous works is the series "Twist Schemes".
Date and place of birt: | 25 december 1932, Antwerp, Belgium |
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Date and place of death: | 14 january 1986, Silly, Belgium |
Nationality: | Belgium |
Period of activity: | XX century |
Specialization: | Artist, Painter, Sculptor |
Art school / group: | Nouvelle Tendance, ZERO |
Genre: | Figurative art |
Art style: | Abstract art, Avant-garde, Concrete art, Kinetic art |
Technique: | Photo collage, Screen printing |