Princess Christina

Princess of Sweden and artist

Princess Christina - Princess of Sweden and artist
Born

August 3rd, 1943
82 years ago

Category

Artists & Creatives

Country

Sweden

Links & References

Born into the Swedish royal family, a dedicated artist and advocate for various cultural initiatives emerged. Studied at the University of Stockholm, focusing on visual arts. Actively participated in exhibitions and contributed to the promotion of culture and art in Sweden. Emphasized the importance of artistic expression through various mediums.

Participated in numerous art exhibitions

Promoted cultural initiatives in Sweden

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