Jan Kubíček

Czech painter and sculptor

Jan Kubíček - Czech painter and sculptor
Born

December 30th, 1927
97 years ago

Died

2013
12 years ago — 86 years old

Category

Artists & Creatives

Country

Czech Republic

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A prominent Czech painter and sculptor, achieved recognition for merging geometric abstraction with lyrical elements. Studied at the Academy of Fine Arts in Prague, later became part of the avant-garde movement. Participated in numerous exhibitions, both nationally and internationally, and contributed to the development of modern art in the Czech Republic. His work often explored the themes of light and space, resulting in distinctive compositions that resonated within the art community.

Exhibited works in prestigious galleries

Contributed to the Czech avant-garde movement

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