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Jonas Mekas

Jonas Mekas was a Lithuanian and American film director, poet, screenwriter, artist, opinion journalist and cinematographer (1922–2019). He was born at Biržai and died at Brooklyn.

Overview

Born at Biržai in 1922, died at Brooklyn in 2019.

Identity and origins

His recorded languages were English, Lithuanian and German.

2 children are recorded: Oona Mekas and Sebastian Mekas.

Formation and teaching

Jonas Mekas studied at Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz.

Career and activity

Jonas Mekas worked in experimental film, film direction, poetry and literature.

He belonged to American Academy of Arts and Sciences and Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.

Recognition and collections

Jonas Mekas received Guggenheim Fellowship, Lithuanian National Prize, Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres‎, Doctor Honoris Causa at the Vytautas Magnus University, Austrian Decoration for Science and Art and honorary citizen of Biržai District Municipality. Work by Jonas Mekas is held by Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofía, Tate, National Gallery of Victoria and Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam.

How this article is evidenced

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In detail

Jonas Mekas studied at Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz. the recorded working language is English, Lithuanian and German.

The field of work recorded is experimental film, film direction and poetry.

Membership is recorded of American Academy of Arts and Sciences and Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.

Work by Jonas Mekas is recorded in the collections of Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofía, Tate, National Gallery of Victoria, Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam and Smithsonian American Art Museum.

Distinctions recorded are Guggenheim Fellowship, Lithuanian National Prize, Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres‎ and Doctor Honoris Causa at the Vytautas Magnus University.

Chronology

  1. 1922Jonas Mekas born at Biržai.
  2. 2019Jonas Mekas died at Brooklyn.

Sources

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia

    “Jonas Mekas”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q699702: Jonas Mekas

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