Asger Jorn
Painting, Visual Artist
1914 – 1973
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Who was Asger Jorn?
Asger Oluf Jorn was a Danish painter, sculptor, ceramic artist, and author. He was a founding member of the avant-garde movement COBRA and the Situationist International. He was born in Vejrum, in the northwest corner of Jutland, Denmark, and baptized Asger Oluf Jørgensen.
The largest collection of Asger Jorn's works—including his major work Stalingrad—can be seen in the Museum Jorn, Silkeborg, Denmark.
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- Born
- Apr 3, 1914
Denmark - Siblings
- Nationality
- Denmark
- Died
- May 1, 1973
Aarhus
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on July 23, 2013
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