About Iria Leino
Lived 1932 – 2022 (aged 89–90). Iria Leino was a Finnish artist and model.
Iria Leino (born Irja Aira Leino; 22 December 1932, Helsinki – 8 March 2022, New York City) was a Finnish-born painter.
Early life and education Born Irja Aira Leino in 1932, she was raised by a family friend after her mother died in 1938. Leino pursued studies in art and fashion design in Finland before relocating to Paris on a scholarship to attend the École des Beaux-Arts.
Personal life In 2018, Leino married Robert Alan Saasto, a Finnish American lawyer, although other sources state that she never married. Leino owned properties in the 6th arrondissement of Paris and in Taormina, Sicily. She authorized the sale of her Paris residence for approximately $650,000 and established a trust with the proceeds.
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Who was Iria Leino?
Finnish painter and model (1932–2022)
When was Iria Leino born?
Iria Leino was born in 1932 in Helsinki.
When did Iria Leino die?
Iria Leino died in 2022 in New York City.
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Iria Leino was an artist and model.
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Iria Leino was Finnish.
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