Antoni Tapies

Sculptor

Birthday December 13, 1923

Birth Sign Sagittarius

Birthplace Spain

DEATH DATE Feb 6, 2012 (88)

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About

Influential European painter during the surrealist movement. He won First Prize for painting at the Pittsburgh International in 1958.

Before Fame

He studied law at the German School of Barcelona before entering the art field.

Trivia

He was influential during the Dada and surrealist movement.

Family Life

His father was a lawyer, which is why he attended law school.

Associated With

He was influenced by Salvador Dali.