Aleksandar Srnec

Painter

Birthday July 30, 1924

Birth Sign Leo

Birthplace Zagreb, Croatia

DEATH DATE Mar 27, 2010 (85)

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About

Abstract artist who became known for his kinetic sculptures, lumino kinetic art, and avant-garde designs. He helped found Exat 51.

Before Fame

He studied briefly at the Academy of Fine Arts in Zagreb. His first kinetic object was "Space Modulator" from 1953.

Trivia

He received the Vladimir Nazor Award for lifetime artistic achievement in 1999.

Family Life

He was born in Zagreb when the city was still considered part of the Kingdom of Yugoslavia.

Associated With

He and fellow abstract artist Josef Albers both incorporated geometric shapes into their work.