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

Niels Jorgen Haugesen (1936 - 2013)
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1936 - 2013
Kristian Illum Wikkelsø (1919 - 1999)
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1919 - 1999
Cai Ronnow ()
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Viggo Lauritz Helsted (1861 - 1926)
Viggo Lauritz Helsted
1861 - 1926
Frederik Christian Kiaerskou (1805 - 1891)
Frederik Christian Kiaerskou
1805 - 1891
Peder Mork Monsted (1859 - 1941)
Peder Mork Monsted
1859 - 1941
Vigilius Eriksen (1722 - 1782)
Vigilius Eriksen
1722 - 1782
Robert Jacobsen (1912 - 1993)
Robert Jacobsen
1912 - 1993
Johan Gudmann Rohde (1856 - 1935)
Johan Gudmann Rohde
1856 - 1935
Serge Vandercam (1924 - 2005)
Serge Vandercam
1924 - 2005
Karl Lehmann (1794 - 1876)
Karl Lehmann
1794 - 1876
Jacques Agar (1640 - 1715)
Jacques Agar
1640 - 1715
Vilhelm Lundstrom (1893 - 1950)
Vilhelm Lundstrom
1893 - 1950
Aksel Einar Utzon-Frank (1888 - 1955)
Aksel Einar Utzon-Frank
1888 - 1955
Else Alfelt (1910 - 1974)
Else Alfelt
1910 - 1974
Simon Ludwig Simonsen (1841 - 1928)
Simon Ludwig Simonsen
1841 - 1928

Creators Contemporary art

Leandro Erlich (1973)
Leandro Erlich
1973
Victor Grigorievich Tsyplakov (1915 - 1986)
Victor Grigorievich Tsyplakov
1915 - 1986
Otto Maximilian (Umbo) Umbehr (1902 - 1980)
Otto Maximilian (Umbo) Umbehr
1902 - 1980
Bernd Mattiebe (1960)
Bernd Mattiebe
1960
Marina Perez Simão (1981)
Marina Perez Simão
1981
Walter Lothar Brendel (1923 - 2013)
Walter Lothar Brendel
1923 - 2013
Axel Hütte (1951)
Axel Hütte
1951
Memet Abselyamovich Abselyamov (1911 - 1988)
Memet Abselyamovich Abselyamov
1911 - 1988
Zurab Konstantinovich Tsereteli (1934)
Zurab Konstantinovich Tsereteli
1934
Taizo Kuroda (1946 - 2021)
Taizo Kuroda
1946 - 2021
Nahum Gutman (1898 - 1980)
Nahum Gutman
1898 - 1980
Ryszard Winiarski (1936 - 2006)
Ryszard Winiarski
1936 - 2006
William Seward Burroughs (1914 - 1997)
William Seward Burroughs
1914 - 1997
Saveliy Abramovich Sorin (1878 - 1953)
Saveliy Abramovich Sorin
1878 - 1953
Jan Leth Aagensen (1932 - 2010)
Jan Leth Aagensen
1932 - 2010
Rachel Berman (1946 - 2014)
Rachel Berman
1946 - 2014
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