Jón Gunnar Árnason
Jón Gunnar Jón Gunnar Árnason (1931 – 1989 in Reykjavík) was an Icelandic sculptor. After studying at the University of Iceland Reykjavík Arts and Crafts from 1944 to 1946 and the School of Visual Arts, he graduated as an engineer from the Technical University of Reykjavik in 1952. From 1965 to 1967 he continued his studies of the fine arts at the Hornsey College of Art in London.
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Jón Gunnar Árnason
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- Born
- 1931 · Reykjavík.
- Died
- 1989
- Nationality
- Iceland
- Occupation
- sculptor
- Education
- University of Iceland
- Known for
- The Sun Voyager
- Languages
- Icelandic
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Jón Gunnar Jón Gunnar Árnason (1931 – 1989 in Reykjavík) was an Icelandic sculptor. After studying at the University of Iceland Reykjavík Arts and Crafts from 1944 to 1946 and the School of Visual Arts, he graduated as an engineer from the Technical University of Reykjavik in 1952. From 1965 to 1967 he continued his studies of the fine arts at the Hornsey College of Art in London.
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Born at Reykjavík in 1931, died in 1989.
Jón Gunnar Árnason studied at University of Iceland. The recorded working language is Icelandic. Works named in the authority record are The Sun Voyager.
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