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Björn Weckström

Björn Weckström (born 1935) is a Finnish sculptor, designer and ceramicist.

Also recorded as Bjorn Weckstrom; Björn Ragnar Weckström.

Björn Weckström in brief

Born
1935
Known for
sculptor, designer, ceramicist, artist and gallerist
Place of birth
Helsinki
Contents

Overview

Recorded at birth as Björn Ragnar Weckström.

Born at Helsinki in 1935.

In detail

the recorded working language is Finnish and Swedish.

Places of work recorded in the authority are Espoo and Pietrasanta. Residence is recorded at Espoo.

Works named in the authority record are Fazer's rooster, Yhdessä and The Whistling City-Dweller.

Work by Björn Weckström is recorded in the collections of HAM Helsinki Art Museum, Art Gallery of South Australia, Museum of Fine Arts Boston, National Museum of Scotland and Rijksmuseum.

Distinctions recorded are Lunning Prize, Pro Finlandia Medal of the Order of the Lion of Finland, Kaj Franck Design Prize and Commander of the Order of the White Rose of Finland.

Sources

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  1. 1.

    “Björn Weckström”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  2. 2.

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q2905214: Björn Weckström

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