About Nina Barka
Lived 1908 – 1986 (aged 77–78). Nina Barka was a French painter.
Nina Barka (5 October 1908 – 1986), real name Marie Smirsky, was a prominent naive artist. She was born in Odessa, Russian Empire (now Ukraine) of Ukrainian parents, but moved to France, where she became a French citizen. Her work had many Russian (Slavic) and Byzantine themes.
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Who was Nina Barka?
French painter (1908-1986)
When was Nina Barka born?
Nina Barka was born on 5 October 1908.
When did Nina Barka die?
Nina Barka died in 1986.
What was Nina Barka's occupation?
Nina Barka was a painter.
What nationality was Nina Barka?
Nina Barka was French.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Nina Barka. https://biography.guide/nina-barka/
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