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Karel Martens

Karel Martens (born 1939) is a Dutch teacher, designer and painter.

Also recorded as Cornelis Herman Pieter Marie Martens; Cornelis Herman Peter Marie Martens; K. Martens.

Karel Martens in brief

Born
1939
Known for
teacher, designer, painter, graphic artist and typographer
Place of birth
Mook en Middelaar
Contents

Overview

Born at Mook en Middelaar in 1939.

In detail

the recorded working language is Dutch.

The field of work recorded is graphic design.

Places of work recorded in the authority are Utrecht.

Work by Karel Martens is recorded in the collections of Art Institute of Chicago, Museum Arnhem, CODA Museum, Museum Het Valkhof and San Francisco Museum of Modern Art.

Distinctions recorded are Dr A.H. Heineken Prize for Art, H.N. Werkman Award, Knight of the Order of the Netherlands Lion and BNO Piet Zwart Prijs.

Sources

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  1. 1.

    “Karel Martens”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  2. 2.

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q3193071: Karel Martens

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