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Nicolas Schöffer

Nicolas Schöffer (1912–1992) was a French sculptor, artist and painter.

Also recorded as Nicholas Schoeffer; Nicholas Schoffer; Nicholas Schöffer; Nicolas Schoeffer; Schoffer.

Overview

Also worked under the name Schoffer, Nicolas.

Born at Kalocsa in 1912, died at Paris in 1992.

In detail

the recorded working language is French.

Subjects and genres recorded for the work are architecture and cinematography.

Places of work recorded in the authority are Paris. Membership is recorded of Académie des beaux-arts.

Works named in the authority record are Chronos 15 and Chronos 10.

Work by Nicolas Schöffer is recorded in the collections of Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen, Museum of Modern Art, Musée de la sculpture en plein air, Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium and National Museum of Fine Arts, Argentina.

Distinctions recorded are Commander of the National Order of Merit, Officer of the Legion of Honour, Officer of Arts and Letters and Frank J. Malina Leonardo Award for Lifetime Achievement.

Sources

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia

    “Nicolas Schöffer”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q603870: Nicolas Schöffer

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