About Alex Diggelmann
Lived 1902 – 1987 (aged 85). Alex Diggelmann was a Swiss graphic designer and designer.
Alex Walter Diggelmann (20 August 1902 – 21 November 1987) was a Swiss graphic artist and book designer best known for his sports posters. Diggelmann won three medals in the Olympic Games.
Diggelmann won a gold medal in 1936 for a poster entitled Arosa I Placard, and a bronze, one and a silver one in 1948 for two commercial posters, the "World Championship for Cycling Poster" and the "World Championship for Ice Hockey Poster". He also designed the trophy presented annually to the winners of the UEFA Cup.
He is only one of two artists who won three medals in art competition. The other was the Danish writer Josef Petersen.
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Who was Alex Diggelmann?
Swiss artist (1902-1987)
When was Alex Diggelmann born?
Alex Diggelmann was born on 20 August 1902 in Unterseen.
When did Alex Diggelmann die?
Alex Diggelmann died on 21 November 1987 in Zurich.
What was Alex Diggelmann's occupation?
Alex Diggelmann was a graphic designer and designer.
What nationality was Alex Diggelmann?
Alex Diggelmann was Swiss.
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