About Horst Walter
Lived 1936 – 2012 (aged 75). Horst Walter was a German painter.
Horst Walter (14 June 1936; Pankow, Berlin – 15 May 2012; Berlin) was a contemporary German artist.
Life
Born in Berlin during the Nazi regime, he grew up in the western part of the divided Berlin.
Projects (examples)
1985: "Zeichen setzten" Performances at Berlin Wall 1990: "Kulturprojekt Potsdamer Platz": Cafe 9.November at the former checkpoint Potsdamer Platz 1990: Potsdamerplatz: Keep The Wall Project- 118 pieces of the Berlin Wall 1991: Exhibition Voltaire in Potsdam 1992: Retrospektive in Kunsthaus Tacheles 1998: 1.place in the internationalen Mail-ART Kapos ART contest, Kaposvar; Mail Art. Hungary Budapest; Symposium. Barc Hungary 2003: opening of Mauerspechtmuseum
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Horst Walter?
German artist (1936-2012)
When was Horst Walter born?
Horst Walter was born on 14 June 1936 in Berlin.
When did Horst Walter die?
Horst Walter died on 15 May 2012 in Berlin.
What was Horst Walter's occupation?
Horst Walter was a painter.
What nationality was Horst Walter?
Horst Walter was German.
Sources & further reading
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Horst Walter. https://biography.guide/horst-walter/
MLA: "Horst Walter." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/horst-walter/.
Chicago: "Horst Walter." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/horst-walter/.
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