Benno Premsela

Benno Premsela (1920–1997) was a Dutch textile artist, designer and art collector.

Benno Premsela in brief

Born
1920
Died
1997
Known for
textile artist, designer, art collector, lgbtq rights activist and window dresser
Place of birth
Amsterdam
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Overview

Born at Amsterdam in 1920, died at Amsterdam in 1997.

In detail

The field of work recorded is ceramic art and product design.

Places of work recorded in the authority are Amsterdam. Employment is recorded with De Bijenkorf, Cor Unum and BRS Premsela Vonk. Membership is recorded of COC Nederland and Raad voor de Kunst.

Work by Benno Premsela is recorded in the collections of Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam, Design Museum Den Bosch, TextielMuseum, Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen and Centraal Museum.

Distinctions recorded are Sikkens Prize and Zilveren Anjer.

Sources

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  1. 1.

    “Benno Premsela”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  2. 2.

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q2870056: Benno Premsela

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Elsewhere in Modern design

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