Constantine Andreou
Greek painter and sculptor
Born
March 24th, 1917
108 years ago
Died
October 8th, 2007
17 years ago — 90 years old
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
Greece
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A prominent Greek painter and sculptor, contributions to modern art include works that reflect a profound dedication to abstraction and form. Studied at the Athens School of Fine Arts and later moved to Paris, where extensive interactions with the European avant-garde took place. Works often featured a combination of painting and sculpture, utilizing various materials to explore spatial relationships and color dynamics. Andreou's works were showcased in numerous exhibitions throughout Europe and the United States, solidifying a significant place in the modern art scene.
Exhibited in the Venice Biennale
Created sculptures for public spaces in Greece
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