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A Jungle in the Heart of Vienna. It is five in the morning when Thomas Zelenka begins his day’s work. He is a beekeeper and takes care of a few dozen hives in Vienna. Two of his bee colonies reside on the roof garden of the KUNST HAUS WIEN, which is dedicated to the life and work of artist Friendensreich Hundertwasser.
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Friedensreich Hundertwasser (1928-2000) Hundertwasser, a visionary and responsible creator, mobilizes the power of his art in order to spread his message for a life in harmony with nature and the individual creativity. He is a symbolic figure for a non-conformist way of life, a forerunner of environmental protection and an ambassador for a self-determined alternative existence.
Friedensreich Hundertwasser. Vienna, 1928 - New Zealand, 2000. Print page. Fatherless from an early age, the Austrian artist Hundertwasser was brought up by his mother, who was of Jewish origin, in dire poverty and in the claustrophobic climate of Nazi domination. In 1948, after the Second World War ended, he began to attend painting classes at ...
Nov 21, 2023 · Friedensreich Hundertwasser was born as Friedrich Stowasser in Vienna, Austria in 1928. He is most known for his unique paintings, designs, and artistic process.By 1934, Hundertwasser was ...
- Where are Hundertwasser paintings on public display?Hundertwasser's paintings can be seen in various locations around the world. Most of his public displays are located in Europe, the U.S., New Zeala...
- In what artwork medium did Hundertwasser create?Hundertwasser used various mediums for the creation of his art, but was predominantly a painter. He also painted, created, and/or designed architec...
- What sort of artist is Hundertwasser?Hundertwasser is considered a visual, abstract artist who had much in common with Surrealist and Avant-Garde artists. He did not want to label hims...
- What is Hundertwasser's overall style of painting?Hundertwasser sought to be free of all pre-conceived notions and common artistic techniques. He called his style of painting transautomatism, where...
Hundertwasser Biography. 1928. Born in Vienna on December 15th as Friedrich Stowasser. Friedrich Stowasser with his mother at the seaside, c. 1932. Photo: Hundertwasser Archive. Hundertwasser with René Brô in the Castiglione pavillon at Saint-Mandé near Paris in front of the mural they painted together, 1950.
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Biography - A selection. 1928. Born 15 December in Vienna as Friedrich Stowasser. Friedrich Stowasser with his mother at the seaside, c. 1932. Photo: Hundertwasser Archive. Hundertwasser with René Brô in the Castiglione pavillon at Saint-Mandé near Paris in front of the mural they painted together, 1950.
Hundertwasser’s Youth Work. Hundertwasser’s youth work emphasizes mainly biographical aspects. Scarcely any other artist's roots lay as much in his childhood as in Hundertwasser's. Collecting and pressing meadow flowers was a great motivation to paint for Hundertwasser who was born as Friedrich Stowasser. When he discovered that the colours ...
