About Osmo Valtonen
Lived 1929 – 2002 (aged 73). Osmo Valtonen was a Finnish visual artist, sculptor and photographer.
Osmo Kalervo Valtonen (30 January 1929 – 3 May 2002) was an artist from Finland. He was a pioneer of kinetic art in Finland. His most popular works were machines which drew shapes in sand.
Valtonen was one of the founders of Dimensio group in 1972, and chair of the group 1976–1979. The group consisted of artists, engineers, composers and scientists. They developed and exhibited "engineering esthetics".
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Who was Osmo Valtonen?
Finnish artist (1929–2002)
When was Osmo Valtonen born?
Osmo Valtonen was born on 30 January 1929 in Kuusankoski.
When did Osmo Valtonen die?
Osmo Valtonen died on 3 May 2002.
What was Osmo Valtonen's occupation?
Osmo Valtonen was a visual artist, sculptor and photographer.
What nationality was Osmo Valtonen?
Osmo Valtonen was Finnish.
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