About Jiří Kotalík
Lived 1920 – 1996 (aged 75). Jiří Kotalík was a Czech art historian, exhibition curator, teacher, art critic, translator and art educator.
Jiří Kotalík (22 July 1920 – 26 January 1996) was a Czech art historian and director of the National Gallery in Prague between 1967 and 1990. He was one of the members of Group 42. Kotalík remained at the National Gallery until his retirement in 1990.
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Who was Jiří Kotalík?
Czech art historian (1920-1996)
When was Jiří Kotalík born?
Jiří Kotalík was born on 22 July 1920 in Prague.
When did Jiří Kotalík die?
Jiří Kotalík died on 26 January 1996 in Prague.
What was Jiří Kotalík's occupation?
Jiří Kotalík was an art historian, exhibition curator, teacher, art critic, translator and art educator.
What nationality was Jiří Kotalík?
Jiří Kotalík was Czech.
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