About Gilbert Clain
Lived 1941 – 2021 (aged 79). Gilbert Clain was a French sculptor and artist.
Gilbert Clain (17 August 1941 – 21 April 2021) was a Réunionese sculptor.
Biography Clain was originally a planter of sugar cane before opening an art gallery in . He became one of the most famous sculptors in Réunion, primarily working with wood, basalt, and coral. Today, his works can be found in the , the Fonds régional d'art contemporain de la Réunion, and the Musée de Saint-Pierre.
Gilbert Clain died in Îlet Furcy on 21 April 2021 at the age of 79.
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Who was Gilbert Clain?
French sculptor (1941–2021)
When was Gilbert Clain born?
Gilbert Clain was born on 17 August 1941 in Saint-Louis.
When did Gilbert Clain die?
Gilbert Clain died on 21 April 2021 in Saint-Louis.
What was Gilbert Clain's occupation?
Gilbert Clain was a sculptor and artist.
What nationality was Gilbert Clain?
Gilbert Clain was French.
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