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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