About Arne Durban
Lived 1912 – 1993 (aged 80). Arne Durban was a Norwegian sculptor and biographer.
Arne Durban (16 June 1912 – 18 March 1993) was a Norwegian sculptor and art critic. He was born in Kristiania, and was a brother of Halvor Durban-Hansen. His works are represented in more than thirty cities in Norway. Among his works are sculptures of Oscar Mathisen and Anders Sandvig, and busts of Rudolph Thygesen and Henrik Groth. He wrote art critics for the newspapers Morgenbladet, Morgenposten and Handels- og Sjøfartstidende, columns for the magazines Magasinet For Alle and Farmand, and biographies of Christian Sinding, Gustav Vigeland and Kaare Espolin Johnson.
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Who was Arne Durban?
Norwegian artist
When was Arne Durban born?
Arne Durban was born on 16 June 1912 in Kragerø, Oslo Municipality.
When did Arne Durban die?
Arne Durban died on 18 March 1993.
What was Arne Durban's occupation?
Arne Durban was a sculptor and biographer.
What nationality was Arne Durban?
Arne Durban was Norwegian.
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