About George Brooks
Lived 1925 – 2023 (aged 97). George Brooks was a Czech designer and jeweler.
George Brooks (born George Rybnicek, September 11, 1925 – July 21, 2023) was a Czechoslovak-born American jeweller. He was one of the first designers and fabricators of modernist and wearable art jewelry in Canada, and later relocated to Santa Barbara, California.
Early life and education Born George Rybnicek in Brno, Czechoslovakia on September 11, 1925, Brooks immigrated with his mother and sisters to Montreal, Quebec, Canada in 1931. His father was already living and working in Montreal as a tailor.
Jewelry by Brooks is represented in the collections of several museums and institutions, including the Renwick Gallery, and the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston.
Death Brooks died in Santa Barbara on July 21, 2023, at the age of 97.
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Who was George Brooks?
Czechoslovak-born American jeweller (1925–2023)
When was George Brooks born?
George Brooks was born on 11 September 1925 in Brno.
When did George Brooks die?
George Brooks died on 21 July 2023 in Santa Barbara.
What was George Brooks's occupation?
George Brooks was a designer and jeweler.
What nationality was George Brooks?
George Brooks was Czech.
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· DBpedia: George Brooks (jeweler)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). George Brooks. https://biography.guide/george-brooks-designer/
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