Historical FigureFemale
Alina Szapocznikow
1926 – 1973
About this person
Wikipedia SummaryAlina Szapocznikow was a Polish artist and Holocaust survivor. Recognized as one of the most important Polish sculptors of the post-war era, Szapocznikow utilized diverse and experimental mediums to investigate and examine the human form, recalling genres such as surrealism, nouveau realism, and pop art.
Biographical & Professional Details
Date of birth
May 16, 1926
Kalisz
Date of death
March 2, 1973
Praz-Coutant
Citizenship
Poland · France
Occupations & fields
sculptorartistdraftspersonphotographergraphic artist
Awards & honours
Gold Cross of MeritMedal of the 10th Anniversary of People's Poland
- Field and occupation
- česká sochařka
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