Birger Kaipiainen
Birger Kaipiainen (1915–1988) was a Finnish designer and ceramicist.
Also recorded as Birger Johannes Kaipiainen.
Birger Kaipiainen in brief
- Born
- 1915
- Died
- 1988
- Known for
- designer and ceramicist
- Place of birth
- Pori
Overview
Born at Pori in 1915, died at Helsinki in 1988.
In detail
Birger Kaipiainen studied at Aalto University School of Arts, Design and Architecture. Rut Bryk is recorded as having studied under Birger Kaipiainen. the recorded working language is Finnish.
Places of work recorded in the authority are Helsinki and Lidköping.
Work by Birger Kaipiainen is recorded in the collections of Nationalmuseum and Röhsska Museum.
Distinctions recorded are Prince Eugen Medal, Professor and Pro Finlandia Medal of the Order of the Lion of Finland.
Sources
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- 1.
“Birger Kaipiainen”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading
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Wikidata, structured authority record Q5897376: Birger Kaipiainen
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