Sorel Etrog
Romanian born Israeli-Canadian artist, writer and sculptor (1933–2014) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Sorel Etrog, CM RCA (August 29, 1933 – February 26, 2014) was a Romanian-born Israeli-Canadian artist, writer, and primarily, a sculptor. He specialized in modern art works and contemporary sculpture. Etrog's works explore his first-hand experience of the Second World War, the renewal of sculptural traditions in modern art, such as the use of bronze as a medium, and the opposition between the mechanical and the organic.[1] One of Canada's leading artists in the 1960s, Etrog contributed to the country's growing interest in sculpture.[1]
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Born | (1933-08-29)August 29, 1933 |
Died | February 26, 2014(2014-02-26) (aged 80) |
Nationality | Canadian |
Education | Institute of Painting and Sculpture, Tel Aviv; Brooklyn Museum of Art |
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Notable work | Designer of award for the Canadian Film Awards |
Spouse | Lika Behar (married 1967) |
Awards | Order of Canada, Ordre des Arts et des Lettres |
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