Jean-Michel Folon
Belgian painter and sculptor
Born
Died
2005
21 years ago — 71 years old
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
Belgium
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Born in Belgium, a painter and sculptor emerged as a significant figure in contemporary art. Folon's artwork often featured whimsical and dreamlike imagery, exploring themes of humanity and solitude. His career spanned several decades, during which he produced a vast collection of paintings, sculptures, and illustrations. He also designed numerous posters, book covers, and furniture. Folon's artistic style blended surrealism and symbolism, garnering attention and acclaim.
Created a large body of work in painting and sculpture
Designed the iconic stamps for the Belgian Post in 1983
Produced cover illustrations for numerous literary works
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