Hans Georg Kägi

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Hans Georg Kägi (born June 12, 1935 in Winterthur-Veltheim , † October 6, 1966 in Winterthur ) was a Swiss artist .

Life

Kägi graduated with a type B Matura in 1954 . From 1954 to 1958 he studied art history , archeology and theater studies at the University of Zurich . At the same time he attended the arts and crafts school , where in July 1959 he obtained the diploma for higher education in drawing .

From 1957 he worked first as an assistant teacher, then later as the main teacher for drawing at the secondary school and teacher training school , as well as the municipal girls' school and at the technical center in Winterthur . From 1962 he worked as a freelance painter.

Kägi was a member of the Winterthur artist group . He died while renovating his studio .

Exhibitions

  • 1963 Rotapfel-Galerie, Zurich: Willi Facen - Karl Iten - Hans Georg Kägi
  • 1965 Galerie abc, Winterthur

Scholarships and Awards

  • 1963 travel grant from the Kunstverein Winterthur
  • 1964 study and work contribution from the Canton of Zurich
  • 1966 study and work contribution from the Canton of Zurich

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SURNAME Kägi, Hans Georg
BRIEF DESCRIPTION Swiss painter and draftsman
DATE OF BIRTH June 12, 1935
PLACE OF BIRTH Winterthur - Veltheim
DATE OF DEATH October 6, 1966
Place of death Winterthur