Camille Graeser
Camille Graeser (27 February 1892, Carouge – 21 February 1980, Wald) was a Swiss painter and member of the circle of Zurich Concrete artists. He was born in Switzerland but grew up in Stuttgart, Germany where he became a furniture designer. He took part in major exhibitions by the association Werkbund and in 1927 was invited to create furniture for Mies van der Rohe.
Also recorded as Camille Louis Graeser · Camille Gräser
Camille Graeser
- Birthplace
- Carouge
- Name
- Camille Graeser
- Place of death
- Wald, Zürich
- Died
- 21 February 1980
- Born
- February 27, 1892
- Nationality
- Switzerland
- Occupation
- architect · painter · designer · artist
- Education
- State Academy of Fine Arts Stuttgart
- Teachers
- Adolf Hölzel · Bernhard Pankok
- Languages
- German
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Camille Graeser (27 February 1892, Carouge – 21 February 1980, Wald) was a Swiss painter and member of the circle of Zurich Concrete artists. He was born in Switzerland but grew up in Stuttgart, Germany where he became a furniture designer. He took part in major exhibitions by the association Werkbund and in 1927 was invited to create furniture for Mies van der Rohe.
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Biography
Biography
In 1933 he fled to Switzerland as a result of the Nazis coming to power. He then became a member of the Swiss artists’ association Allianz.
Camille Graeser studied at State Academy of Fine Arts Stuttgart. Training under Adolf Hölzel and Bernhard Pankok is recorded. The recorded working language is German. Places of work recorded in the authority are Stuttgart, Weissenhof Estate and Zurich. Work by Camille Graeser is recorded in the collections of Museum of Modern Art, Tate, Harvard Art Museums, Busch–Reisinger Museum and ZKM Center for Art and Media Karlsruhe.
Key facts
Key facts
• Birthplace — Carouge • Name — Camille Graeser • Place of death — Wald, Zürich • Style — Concrete art • Website — http: www.camille-graeser-stiftung.ch • Died — 21 February 1980 • Born — February 27, 1892
Works
Works
• Illustration — Schematic reproduction of "Energie in der Reihe" from 1952, 80 x 36 cm • Illustration — Schematic reproduction of "rhythmische Reduktion" from 1952, 80 x 40 cm
Estate
Estate
The Camille Graeser Foundation was established in 1981, and is responsible for his artistic estate.
Exhibitions
Exhibitions
• 2020 — Camille Graeser, Museum Haus Konstruktiv • 2019 — The Amory Show, Pier 94, Von Bartha • 2016 — Camille Graeser und die Musik, Kunstmuseum Stuttgart • 1985 — Contrasts of Form: Geometric Abstract Art, 1910–1980, The Museum of Modern Art *
Life and career
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Life and career
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1892
Camille Graeser born at Carouge.
1980
Camille Graeser died at Wald.
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Carouge.
Birth place
Wald.
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Publications
• 1986 — Camille Graeser – Zeichnungen, Werkverzeichnis Band 1, Dieter Schwarz • 1990 — Camille Graeser – Druckgraphik und Multiples, Werkverzeichnis Band 2, Stefan Paradowski • 1995 — Camille Graeser – Bilder, Reliefs und Plastiken, Werkverzeichnis Band 3, Rudolf Koella
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- Wikidata, structured authority record Q121000: Camille Graeser
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reference work
- “Camille Graeser”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading
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- 1.Daimler Art Collection.
- 2.team, Museum Haus Konstruktiv. CAMILLE GRAESER. www.hauskonstruktiv.ch.
- 3.Foundation / Home - Camille Graeser Stiftung. www.camille-graeser-stiftung.ch.kant.netboot.ch.
- 4.The Armory Show VON BARTHA. www.thearmoryshow.com.
- 5.Aktuell - Kunstmuseum Stuttgart. kunstmuseum-stuttgart.de.
- 6.Contrasts of Form: Geometric Abstract Art, 1910–1980. The Museum of Modern Art.
- 7.Graeser, Camille. Camille Graeser Werkverzeichnis. 1892-1980. Camille Graeser-Stiftung. 1986. 3906268004.
- 8.Graeser, Camille. Camille Graeser Werkverzeichnis. 1892-1980. Camille Graeser-Stiftung. 1986. 3906268004.
- 9.Wienand. Camille Graeser, Design : [anlässlich der Ausstellung "Camille Graeser Design": Kestner-Museum, Hannover 11. Juli bis 13. Oktober 2002; Galerie der Stadt Stuttgart 25. Oktober 2002 bis 12. Januar 2003; Haus Konstruktiv, Zürich 8. Februar bis 27. April 2003]. 2002. 3879097895.
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The authorities additionally record the headings Camille Louis Graeser and Camille Gräser. His recorded language was German. His recorded confession was reformed. He married Emmy Graeser. Formation and teaching. Graeser studied at State Academy of Fine Arts Stuttgart. He trained under Adolf Hölzel and Bernhard Pankok.
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