Tadeusz Kantor
Tadeusz Kantor was a Polish painter, theatre director, sculptor, scenographer, artist and aphorist (1915–1990). He was born in Wielopole Skrzyńskie and died in Kraków.
Also recorded as Tadeuz Kantor · Taduesz Kantor
Tadeusz Kantor
Michaud, Fernand (1929-2012). Photographe · Bibliothèque nationale de France · Public domain
- Born
- 1915
- Died
- 1990
- Nationality
- Poland
- Occupation
- painter · theatre director · sculptor · scenographer · visual artist · aphorist
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Tadeusz Kantor was a Polish painter, theatre director, sculptor, scenographer, artist and aphorist (1915–1990). He was born in Wielopole Skrzyńskie and died in Kraków.
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The authorities additionally record the headings Tadeuz Kantor and Taduesz Kantor. His recorded language was Polish. He was the child of Marian Kantor. One child is recorded: Dorota Krakowska.
Bust of Tadeusz Kantor in Celebrity Alley in Kielce (Poland)
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Kraków - Rakowicki Cemetery - grave of Tadeusz Kantor
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1915
Tadeusz Kantor born at Wielopole Skrzyńskie.
1990
Tadeusz Kantor died at Kraków.
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Tadeusz Kantor received Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres, Grand Cross 1st class of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany, Medal of the 10th Anniversary of People's Poland, Gold Cross of Merit, Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres and Stanisław Ignacy Witkiewicz Award.
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Formation and teaching. Kantor studied at Jan Matejko Academy of Fine Arts in Krakow. Each of those relationships is stated by the authority record rather than inferred from style.
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