Bjørn Wiinblad (1918 - 2006)

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Bjørn Wiinblad

Björn Wiinblad was a Danish artist and designer. He was best known for his work in ceramics, but he also worked in a variety of other media, including glass, textiles, and graphics.

Wiinblad studied at the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts in Copenhagen before beginning his career as a freelance artist and designer. In the 1950s, he gained international recognition for his work in ceramics, which was characterized by his use of bright colors, whimsical patterns, and intricate details.

Wiinblad's ceramic pieces were often functional, such as plates, vases, and bowls, but he also created large-scale ceramic murals and sculptures. His work was heavily influenced by fairy tales, mythology, and the arts and crafts movement.

In addition to his work in ceramics, Wiinblad also designed textiles, glassware, and furniture, and he was an accomplished graphic artist. He created illustrations for books and magazines, as well as posters, advertisements, and even a set of postage stamps for the Danish postal service.

Wiinblad's work has been exhibited in museums and galleries around the world, and he has been the recipient of numerous awards and honors for his contributions to the arts. His designs continue to be popular today, and his ceramics and other works can be found in the collections of many museums and private collectors.

Date and place of birt:20 september 1918, Copenhagen, Denmark
Date and place of death:8 june 2006, Copenhagen, Denmark
Nationality:Denmark
Period of activity: XX, XXI century
Specialization:Artist, Ceramist, Decorator, Designer, Graphic artist, Illustrator, Painter
Genre:Figurative art
Art style:Contemporary art

Creators Denmark

Gustav Friedrich von Hetsch (1788 - 1864)
Gustav Friedrich von Hetsch
1788 - 1864
Kay Rasmus Nielsen (1886 - 1957)
Kay Rasmus Nielsen
1886 - 1957
Bernhard Keil (1624 - 1687)
Bernhard Keil
1624 - 1687
Peter Vilhelm Kyhn (1819 - 1903)
Peter Vilhelm Kyhn
1819 - 1903
Carl Mathorne (1878 - 1942)
Carl Mathorne
1878 - 1942
Louis Gurlitt (1812 - 1897)
Louis Gurlitt
1812 - 1897
Daniel Herman Anton Melbye (1818 - 1875)
Daniel Herman Anton Melbye
1818 - 1875
Peter Brandes (1944)
Peter Brandes
1944
Sigrid Kähler (1874 - 1923)
Sigrid Kähler
1874 - 1923
Ejnar Vindfeldt (1905 - 1953)
Ejnar Vindfeldt
1905 - 1953
Otto Bahe (1839 - 1927)
Otto Bahe
1839 - 1927
Magnus Petersen (1827 - 1917)
Magnus Petersen
1827 - 1917
Henrik Plenge Jakobsen (1967)
Henrik Plenge Jakobsen
1967
Niels Jorgen Haugesen (1936 - 2013)
Niels Jorgen Haugesen
1936 - 2013
Jens Sørensen (1887 - 1953)
Jens Sørensen
1887 - 1953
Johan Laurentz Jensen (1800 - 1856)
Johan Laurentz Jensen
1800 - 1856

Creators Contemporary art

Wolfram Adalbert Scheffler (1956)
Wolfram Adalbert Scheffler
1956
Sylvia Hagen (1947)
Sylvia Hagen
1947
Jean Milo (1906 - 1993)
Jean Milo
1906 - 1993
Ryszard Wasko (1947)
Ryszard Wasko
1947
Helmut Middendorf (1953)
Helmut Middendorf
1953
Yevgeny Mikhailovich Rachev (1906 - 1997)
Yevgeny Mikhailovich Rachev
1906 - 1997
Günther C. Kirchberger (1928 - 2010)
Günther C. Kirchberger
1928 - 2010
Tom Marioni (1937)
Tom Marioni
1937
Ugo Carà (1908 - 2004)
Ugo Carà
1908 - 2004
Rob Thom (1975)
Rob Thom
1975
Barbara Gröne-Trux (1941)
Barbara Gröne-Trux
1941
Judith Samen (1970)
Judith Samen
1970
Natalya Alekseevna Egorshina (1926 - 2010)
Natalya Alekseevna Egorshina
1926 - 2010
Peter Dorn (1938 - 2024)
Peter Dorn
1938 - 2024
Conrad Shawcross (1977)
Conrad Shawcross
1977
 Salvo (1947 - 2015)
Salvo
1947 - 2015