Alvar Gullichsen
Illustration — A Raba Hiff machine by Alvar Gullichsen, in Bonk Centre in Uusikaupunki Alvar Gullichsen (born 1961 in Helsinki, Finland) is a Finnish painter and sculptor. He is most famous for his pop art works and the fictional corporation named Bonk Business which he founded. Gullichsen's works are often absurd machines with no apparent use.
Alvar Gullichsen
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- Born
- 1961 · Helsinki.
- Nationality
- Finland
- Occupation
- painter · sculptor
- Known for
- Ukk´ram - Mysterious vessel
- Languages
- Finnish
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Illustration — A Raba Hiff machine by Alvar Gullichsen, in Bonk Centre in Uusikaupunki Alvar Gullichsen (born 1961 in Helsinki, Finland) is a Finnish painter and sculptor. He is most famous for his pop art works and the fictional corporation named Bonk Business which he founded. Gullichsen's works are often absurd machines with no apparent use.
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The main designer of the interior of the night club Le Bonk in Helsinki. The son of Finnish architect Kristian Gullichsen and grandchild of art patron Maire Gullichsen.
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1961
Alvar Gullichsen born at Helsinki.
2015
Ukk´ram - Mysterious vessel is dated 2015.
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Alvar Gullichsen is recorded as painter and sculptor. Connected to 2 other published records in the VALÉORINE Encyclopedia.
Ukk´ram - Mysterious vessel
2015
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