Erik A. Frandsen
Erik August Frandsen (born April 20, 1957 in Randers ) is a Danish painter and graphic artist who lives in Brussels.
life and work
Erik A. Frandsen is a self-taught artist . From 1976 to 1979 he studied ceramics in Greece and spent time sculpting in Carrara . In Paris he worked graphically. In 1981 Frandsen moved to Copenhagen. There he founded the artist collective “Værkstedet Værst” together with Christian Lemmerz . Lars Nørgård, Jakob Schokking, Dorte Østergaard Jakobsen, Ane Mette Ruge and Inger Bech Hansen are members of the group. Frandsen was part of the Neue Wilden in the early 1980s .
In addition to numerous exhibitions in renowned museums, Erik A. Frandsen was a participant in documenta IX in Kassel in 1992 . In 2013 Erik A. Frandsen was honored with the Dannebrogorden .
literature
- Erik A. Frandsen. Helsinki: Nordic Arts Center, (1992) (German), 1992
Web links
Individual evidence
- ^ Kunstindeks Danmark Artist: Erik A. Frandsen accessed on June 30, 2016
- ↑ Documenta IX: Kassel, June 13th-20th September 1992 - catalog in three volumes, volume 1, page 146; Stuttgart 1992, ISBN 3-89322-380-0
- ↑ KunstGuide Værkstedet Værst accessed on June 30, 2016 (Danish)
- ↑ Altinget, April 16, 2015 Dronningen uddeler cultural ridderkors , accessed on June 30, 2016 (Danish).
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SURNAME | Frandsen, Erik A. |
ALTERNATIVE NAMES | Frandsen, Erik August (full name) |
BRIEF DESCRIPTION | Danish painter and printmaker |
DATE OF BIRTH | April 20, 1957 |
PLACE OF BIRTH | Randers |