Ernst Neizvestny
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Summary
Ernst Neizvestny was born on April 9, 1925[1], in Yekaterinburg[2]. He died on August 9, 2016[3], in New York City[4]. He worked as a sculptor[5], draftsperson[6], and graphic artist[7]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,918 views/month, #7,239 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Date of birth: April 9, 1926[9]
- Mother: Bella Dizhur[10]
- Country of citizenship: Soviet Union[11], Russia[12], United States[13]
- Employer: Columbia University[14]
- Educated at: Moscow University's Department of Philosophy[15], Surikov State Academic Institute of Fine Arts[16]
- Award received: Order of Honour[17], Order "For Merit to the Fatherland", 3rd class[18], Order of the Red Star[19], Medal "For Courage"[20], Jubilee Medal "50 Years of Victory in the Great Patriotic War 1941–1945"[21], Jubilee Medal "65 Years of Victory in the Great Patriotic War 1941–1945"[22], Medal "For the Capture of Budapest"[23], Medal "For the Victory over Germany in the Great Patriotic War 1941–1945"[24], Jubilee Medal "Twenty Years of Victory in the Great Patriotic War 1941–1945"[25], Jubilee Medal "Thirty Years of Victory in the Great Patriotic War 1941–1945"[26], Jubilee Medal "50 Years of the Armed Forces of the USSR"[27]
- Member of: Artists' Union of the USSR[28]
- Sex or gender: male[29]
- Movement: Expressionism[30]
- Genre: art of sculpture[31]
- Commons category: Ernst Neizvestny[32]
- Participated in conflict: Eastern Front[33]
- Given name: Ernst[34]
- Professorship: Foreign member of the Russian Academy of Arts[35]
- Work location: Moscow[36], Switzerland[37], San Francisco[38], New York City[39]
- Relative: Alexander Mezhirov[40]
- Described by source: Russian writers. The Modern Era[41]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Russian[42]
- Birth name: Эрнст Ио́сифович Неизве́стный[43]
- Name in native language: Эрнст Иосифович Неизвестный[44]
- Start of work period: January 1, 1949[45]
- End of work period: January 1, 2013[46]
Why It Matters
Ernst Neizvestny has Wikipedia articles in 12 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[47] He is known by 47 alternative names across languages and contexts.[48]
FAQs
Where was Ernst Neizvestny born?
Ernst Neizvestny's place of birth was Yekaterinburg[2].
Where did Ernst Neizvestny die?
Ernst Neizvestny passed away in New York City[4].
Who were Ernst Neizvestny's parents?
Ernst Neizvestny's mother was Bella Dizhur[10].
What did Ernst Neizvestny do for work?
Ernst Neizvestny worked as a sculptor[5], draftsperson[6], and graphic artist[7].
Where did Ernst Neizvestny go to school?
Ernst Neizvestny was educated at Moscow University's Department of Philosophy[15] and Surikov State Academic Institute of Fine Arts[16].
What awards did Ernst Neizvestny receive?
Honors received include Order of Honour[17], Order "For Merit to the Fatherland", 3rd class[18], Order of the Red Star[19], and Medal "For Courage"[20].