Rutu Modan

Israeli illustrator
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Rutu Modan

Summary

Rutu Modan is a human[1]. She was born in Tel Aviv[2]. She was born on January 1, 1966[3]. She worked as a comics artist[4], artist[5], writer[6], and illustrator[7]. She ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (53 views/month, #7,280 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Born in Tel Aviv[2], Rutu Modan…
  • Rutu Modan was born on January 1, 1966[3].
  • Rutu Modan was born on February 1, 1966[9].
  • Rutu Modan's father was Baruch Modan[10].
  • Among Rutu Modan's spouses was Ofer Bergman[11].
  • Rutu Modan held citizenship in Israel[12].
  • Rutu Modan's professions included comics artist[4].
  • Rutu Modan worked as an artist[5].
  • Rutu Modan's professions included writer[6].
  • Rutu Modan worked as an illustrator[7].
  • Among Rutu Modan's employers was Bezalel Academy of Art and Design[13].
  • Rutu Modan's education included a stint at Bezalel Academy of Art and Design[14].
  • Rutu Modan received the Prix France Info[15].
  • Rutu Modan received the The Israel Museum Ben-Yitzhak Award for the Illustration of a Children's Book[16].
  • Rutu Modan received the The Israel Museum Ben-Yitzhak Award for the Illustration of a Children's Book[17].
  • Rutu Modan received the Eisner Award[18].
  • Rutu Modan received the Eisner Award[19].
  • Rutu Modan was a member of Actus Tragicus[20].
  • Rutu Modan was influenced by Winsor McCay[21].
  • Rutu Modan is recorded as female[22].
  • Rutu Modan's instance of is recorded as human[23].
  • Rutu Modan's Commons category is recorded as Rutu Modan[24].
  • Rutu Modan's described by source is recorded as Billy Ireland Cartoon Library & Museum biographical files[25].
  • Rutu Modan's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Hebrew[26].
  • Rutu Modan's start of work period is recorded as 1995[27].

Product Details

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MusicBrainz — CC0 open music encyclopedia

  • Type: Person[28]

  • Country: IL[29]

  • Began / founded: 1966[30]

  • MusicBrainz ID: a287fb25-8b3f-4f13-90d6-551a55189364[31]

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Origins and Family

Rutu Modan's place of birth was Tel Aviv[2]. Recorded date of birth include January 1, 1966[3] and February 1, 1966[9]. Her father was Baruch Modan[10].

Education

Rutu Modan's education included a stint at Bezalel Academy of Art and Design[14].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include comics artist[4], artist[5], writer[6], and illustrator[7]. Rutu Modan was employed by Bezalel Academy of Art and Design[13].

Recognition

Awards received include Prix France Info[15], a comics award[32], in France[33], founded in 1994[34]; The Israel Museum Ben-Yitzhak Award for the Illustration of a Children's Book[16], an award[35], in Israel[36], founded in 1978[37]; and Eisner Award[18], a group of awards[38], in United States[39], founded in 1988[40].

Personal Life

Among Rutu Modan's spouses was Ofer Bergman[11].

Why It Matters

Rutu Modan ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (53 views/month, #7,280 of 1,000,298).[8] She has Wikipedia articles in 10 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[41] She is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.[42]

FAQs

Where was Rutu Modan born?

Born in Tel Aviv[2], Rutu Modan…

Who were Rutu Modan's parents?

Rutu Modan's father was Baruch Modan[10].

Who was Rutu Modan married to?

Rutu Modan's spouses include Ofer Bergman[11].

What did Rutu Modan do for work?

Rutu Modan worked as comics artist[4], artist[5], writer[6], and illustrator[7].

Where did Rutu Modan go to school?

Rutu Modan was educated at Bezalel Academy of Art and Design[14].

What awards did Rutu Modan receive?

Honors received include Prix France Info[15], The Israel Museum Ben-Yitzhak Award for the Illustration of a Children's Book[16], The Israel Museum Ben-Yitzhak Award for the Illustration of a Children's Book[17], and Eisner Award[18].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [22] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [10] . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . wikidata.org.
  6. [23] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [14] . wikidata.org.
  8. [4] . wikidata.org.
  9. [5] . Le Delarge. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [6] . wikidata.org.
  11. [7] . Union List of Artist Names. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [13] . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . radiofrance.fr. radiofrance.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [24] . wikidata.org.
  19. [20] . wikidata.org.
  20. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [9] . IMDb. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [21] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . cartoons.osu.edu. cartoons.osu.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Product details (FDA / USDA / NHTSA public-domain catalog data)

  1. [28] . MusicBrainz (MetaBrainz Foundation). musicbrainz.org.
  2. [29] . MusicBrainz (MetaBrainz Foundation). musicbrainz.org.
  3. [30] . MusicBrainz (MetaBrainz Foundation). musicbrainz.org.
  4. [31] . MusicBrainz (MetaBrainz Foundation). musicbrainz.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [41] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [42] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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