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      1909 - 1985

      Kort fortalt

      • Works on this site: 2
      • Art period: Modern
      • Born: 1909
      • Top 3 works: Untitled
      • Top-ranked work: Untitled

      The Life and Artistic Journey of Endre Nemes

      Born Endre Nágel in Pécsvárad, Hungary, the artist later changed his name to Nemes in 1928. His early life saw him moving from the town of Igló to Vienna, where he studied philosophy, before working as a journalist and publishing poetry in Slovakia. His creative path led him to Prague, where he worked as a cartoonist and studied at the Prague Art Academy. Following his time in Czechoslovakia, he traveled through Finland and Norway before settling in Sweden, where he held his first solo exhibition in 1941 in Stockholm. He eventually became a Swedish citizen in 1948.

      Nemes was a Surrealist artist with a background in Lyrical Abstraction. His fanciful paintings often featured motifs such as harlequins and clocks. Beyond the canvas, he was a pioneer in Sweden for his use of enamels in public art, notably designing the Zodiak Clock in Västertorp and the façade of the municipal administration building in Alafors. His diverse career included serving as a director for the Valand School of Fine Arts in Gothenburg and designing sets and costumes for the opera house and the municipal theatre.

      Legacy and Recognition

      Throughout his career, Nemes was involved in several significant artistic circles, including being a founder of the Minotaur group. His work has been featured in various international locations, including exhibitions in Zurich, Freiburg, Lund, Prague, and Salzburg. His art is held in several notable institutions, such as:

      In recognition of his contributions, he was awarded the Prince Eugen Medal in 1980 and received an honorary doctorate from the University of Gothenburg in 1984. His legacy also includes large-scale works such as tapestries designed for Första Sparbanken in Stockholm and Volvo's headquarters in Gothenburg.

      Spørsmål og svar

      Finnes det en virtuell 3D-omvisning av Endre Nemes sine verk?

      Et virtuelt besøk er mulig: Virtuelt 3D-galleri-siden til Endre Nemes presenterer kunstnerens verk i et tredimensjonalt galleri.

      Hvor populære er kunstverkene til Endre Nemes?

      Statistikk om Endre Nemes sine verk er tilgjengelig på kunstnerens Besøksstatistikk-side.

      Hvilke farger brukte Endre Nemes oftest?

      Endre Nemes sin fargebruk i verkene oppført på denne nettsiden kan studeres på kunstnerens Fargepalettens sjel-side.

      Hvor finner jeg Endre Nemes sine kunstverk gruppert etter teknikk?

      Siden Alle medier grupperer Endre Nemes sine kunstverk etter teknikk.

      En liten quiz

      Det er kun ett riktig svar på hvert spørsmål.

      Spørsmål 1:
      In which city did Endre Nemes study philosophy in 1927?
      Spørsmål 2:
      Which group was Endre Nemes a founder of?
      Spørsmål 3:
      What material was Nemes a pioneer in using for public art in Sweden?
      Spørsmål 4:
      Which institution did Nemes serve as director and innovator for from 1947 to 1955?
      Spørsmål 5:
      What was the artist's family name at birth?