1938 - 2016

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  • Also known as:
    • جوسيف فاغنر
    • Josef Wagner ml.
  • Nationality: Czech Republic
  • Copyright status: Under copyright
  • Born: 1938, Prague, Czech Republic
  • Lifespan: 78 years
  • Museums on this site: Moravian Gallery in Brno

A Life in Form and Line

Born in Prague, Czech Republic, Josef Wagner emerged from a distinguished artistic lineage. His family was deeply rooted in sculpture, including his father, Josef Wagner, his mother, Marie Wagnerová–Kulhánková, and his brother, Jan Wagner. Wagner’s own professional path was multifaceted; he studied architecture at the Academy of Arts, Architecture and Design in Prague, a discipline that informed his diverse career as a painter, graphic artist, architect, and pedagogue. His professional life included designing housing and garden architecture, photography, and scenography, as well as serving as the head of the Exhibition Centre of the Union of Czechoslovak Visual Artists and a collaborator with the National Gallery in Prague.

Artistic Evolution and Themes

Wagner began painting in 1957, establishing a permanent practice by 1963. His body of work is extensive, comprising approximately 800 oil paintings alongside numerous drawings and graphics. His thematic explorations have evolved through several distinct phases:

His art is held in various state-owned and private collections, including the National Library of the Czech Republic and the Moravian Gallery in Brno.

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Spørgsmål 1:
In which city was Josef Wagner born?
Spørgsmål 2:
What did Josef Wagner study at the Academy of Arts, Architecture and Design in Prague?
Spørgsmål 3:
Which of these was a theme in Wagner's work during the latter half of the sixties?
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Which of the following was a cycle of works created by the artist?
Spørgsmål 5:
In which year did Josef Wagner receive the Award of the Czech-Bavarian Artistic Society?