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

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Sergey Yevgenievich Sviatchenko (1952)
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Creators Contemporary art

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Anton Franciscus Pieck (1985 - 1987)
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Gernot Eichler (1940)
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Zeng Fanzhi (1964)
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Fedor Savvich Shurpin (1904 - 1972)
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1947
Jindrich Zeithammel (1949)
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1949
Jeff Wall (1946)
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1946
Ulf Puder (1958)
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Giuseppe Lamers (1966)
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Osip Abramovich Sidlin (1909 - 1972)
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