Jean-Michel Folon

Belgian painter and sculptor

Jean-Michel Folon - Artists & Creatives born March 1st, 1934
Born
Died

2005
20 years ago — 71 years old

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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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