Hein Heinsen
Illustration — A crucifix designed by Hein Heinsen, located at Vestervang Church Hein Olaf Heinsen (born July 23, 1935) is a Danish artist who has contributed to the Lutheran art of Scandinavia. He made his debut on the Danish art scene in the 1960s as part of the minimalistic movement. Heinsen served as a professor at The Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts from 1980 to 1989.
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- 1935 · Grindsted.
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- Kingdom of Denmark
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- sculptor · theologian · installation artist
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- Eckersberg Medal · Thorvaldsen Medal
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Illustration — A crucifix designed by Hein Heinsen, located at Vestervang Church Hein Olaf Heinsen (born July 23, 1935) is a Danish artist who has contributed to the Lutheran art of Scandinavia. He made his debut on the Danish art scene in the 1960s as part of the minimalistic movement. Heinsen served as a professor at The Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts from 1980 to 1989.
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Heinsen has primarily been working with bronze sculptures and large installation projects since the mid-1980s.
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Hein Heinsen was born on 23 July 1935.
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Hein Heinsen is recorded with the occupation installation artist. Recorded as sculptor, theologian and installation artist.
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