About John Olsen
Lived 1938 – 2019 (aged 81). John Olsen was a Danish painter, sculptor, draftsperson, graphic artist and artist.
John Olsen (25 May 1938 – 29 August 2019) was a Danish sculptor, illustrator and painter.
Biography Born in Roskilde, Olsen was first trained at the Royal Copenhagen porcelain factory before studying at the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts under Mogens Bøggild and Holger Jensen (1960–65).
At the 1995 Venice Biennale, Olsen exhibited Resonans, a large sculpture inspired by an armadillo shell, as well as many other items based on his favourite subjects and materials.
John Olsen died on 29 August 2019, at the age of 81.
Awards In 1985, Olsen was awarded the Eckersberg Medal and, in 1997, the Thorvaldsen Medal.
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Who was John Olsen?
Danish sculptor (1938)
When was John Olsen born?
John Olsen was born on 25 May 1938 in Roskilde.
When did John Olsen die?
John Olsen died on 29 August 2019 in Funen.
What was John Olsen's occupation?
John Olsen was a painter, sculptor, draftsperson, graphic artist and artist.
What nationality was John Olsen?
John Olsen was Danish.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: John Olsen (Danish artist)
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