Rudolf Hoflehner
Rudolf Hoflehner (1916 – 1995) was an Austrian artist, sculptor, and graphic artist. His works are in the collections of the Museum der Moderne Salzburg, the Museum of Modern Art, the Österreichische Galerie Belvedere, the State Academy of Fine Arts Stuttgart, and the Tate Modern. A graduate of the Academy of Fine Arts Vienna, he served in the Wehrmacht during the Second World War.
Rudolf Hoflehner

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- Name
- Rudolf Hoflehner
- Born
- 1916
- Birthplace
- Linz
- Died
- 1995
- Place of death
- Pantaneto
- Education
- Academy of Fine Arts Vienna
- Known for
- Sculpture
- Nationality
- Austria
- Occupation
- sculptor · painter · university teacher · draftsperson · graphic artist
- Movements
- abstract art
- Honours
- Order of Merit of Baden-Württemberg · Berliner Kunstpreis · City of Vienna Prize for Fine Arts · Heinrich Gleißner award
- Languages
- German
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Rudolf Hoflehner (1916 – 1995) was an Austrian artist, sculptor, and graphic artist. His works are in the collections of the Museum der Moderne Salzburg, the Museum of Modern Art, the Österreichische Galerie Belvedere, the State Academy of Fine Arts Stuttgart, and the Tate Modern. A graduate of the Academy of Fine Arts Vienna, he served in the Wehrmacht during the Second World War.
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Biography
He has been the recipient of the Berliner Kunstpreis, the Grand Austrian State Prize, the Order of Merit of Baden-Württemberg, the Kulturpreis des Landes Oberösterreich, and the Heinrich Gleißner Prize. He was buried in an honorary grave at the Vienna Central Cemetery.
The recorded working language is German. Places of work recorded in the authority are Vienna, Greece and New York City. Employment is recorded with State Academy of Fine Arts Stuttgart. Work by Rudolf Hoflehner is recorded in the collections of Belvedere, Tate, Museum of Modern Art, Smithsonian American Art Museum and ZKM Center for Art and Media Karlsruhe. Distinctions recorded are Order of Merit of Baden-Württemberg, Berliner Kunstpreis, City of Vienna Prize for Fine Arts and Heinrich Gleißner award.
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Key facts
• Name — Rudolf Hoflehner • Born — 1916 • Birthplace — Linz • Died — 1995 • Place of death — Pantaneto • Resting Place — Vienna Central Cemetery • Education — Academy of Fine Arts Vienna • Known for — Sculpture
Identity
Identity
Rudolf Hoflehner is recorded with the occupation university teacher. Recorded with the occupation graphic artist. Recorded as having received Order of Merit of Baden-Württemberg, Berliner Kunstpreis and City of Vienna Prize for Fine Arts. Career and activity. His work is associated with abstract art. He was employed by State Academy of Fine Arts Stuttgart. He belonged to Bavarian Academy of Fine Arts. He worked at Vienna, Greece and New York City.
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1916
Rudolf Hoflehner was born on 8 August 1916.
1995
Rudolf Hoflehner died on 3 September 1995.
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Linz.
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Rudolf Hoflehner received Order of Merit of Baden-Württemberg, Berliner Kunstpreis, City of Vienna Prize for Fine Arts and Heinrich Gleißner award.
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