Kain Tapper

Kain Tapper (1930–2004) was a Finnish painter, sculptor and photographer.

Kain Tapper in brief

Born
1930
Died
2004
Known for
painter, sculptor, photographer and artist
Place of birth
Helsinki
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Overview

Born at Helsinki in 1930, died at Helsinki in 2004.

In detail

training under Aimo Tukiainen, Tapio Wirkkala and Emil Filen is recorded. the recorded working language is Finnish and Swedish.

Subjects and genres recorded for the work are modernist and Informalism.

Places of work recorded in the authority are Helsinki.

Works named in the authority record are En ny samtale.

Work by Kain Tapper is recorded in the collections of Finnish National Gallery, City of Pori art collection, National Museum of World Cultures, HAM Helsinki Art Museum and Artscape Nordland.

Distinctions recorded are Pro Finlandia Medal of the Order of the Lion of Finland and Prince Eugen Medal.

Sources

Each source is named with the standing the house places on it, so the evidence can be weighed rather than taken on trust.

  1. 1.

    “Kain Tapper”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  2. 2.

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q3374431: Kain Tapper

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