Edo Murtić (1921 - 2005)
Edo Murtić
Edo Murtić was a painter from Croatia, best known for his lyrical abstraction and abstract expressionism style. He worked in a variety of media, including oil painting, gouache, graphic design, ceramics, mosaics, murals and theatrical set design. Murtić travelled and exhibited extensively in Europe and North America, gaining international recognition for his work, which can be found in museums, galleries and private collections worldwide. He was one of the founders of the group "March" (Mart) in 1956, and received many international awards. In 1958 Murtić participated in the three biggest events in the world of contemporary art: the Venice Biennale, the Carnegie Prize in Pittsburgh, and Documenta in Kassel. Interest in the art of Edo Murtić continues to grow, with retrospective exhibits in major museums.
| Date and place of birt: | 4 may 1921, Velika Pisanica, Croatia |
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| Date and place of death: | 2 january 2005, Zagreb, Croatia |
| Nationality: | Croatia |
| Period of activity: | XX, XXI century |
| Specialization: | Artist, Painter |
| Art style: | Abstract Expressionism, Tachisme, Informalism, Lyrical abstraction, Contemporary art |
