Jón Gunnar Árnason

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Jón Gunnar Árnason (born May 15, 1931 in Reykjavík , † April 21, 1989 ) was an Icelandic sculptor .

Life

From 1944 to 1946 he studied at the Icelandic Art Academy in Reykjavík. In 1952 he graduated from Reykjavík Technical University as an engineer. From 1965 to 1967 he continued his studies in fine arts at London's Hornsey College of Art (now part of Middlesex University ). One of his most famous works is the sculpture " Sun Voyage " in Reykjavík.

See also

Individual evidence

  1. ↑ mbl.is
Note: Icelanders are referred to by their first name or first and last name, but not just their surname. Further information can be found under Icelandic personal name .
personal data
SURNAME Jón Gunnar Árnason
BRIEF DESCRIPTION Icelandic sculptor
DATE OF BIRTH May 15, 1931
PLACE OF BIRTH Reykjavík
DATE OF DEATH April 21, 1989