1930 - 2008

Eva Kmentová

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  • Lifespan: 78 years
  • Copyright status: Under copyright
  • Top-ranked work: Hands
  • Museums on this site: Museum Kampa
  • Works on this site: 2
  • Top 3 works:
    • Hands
    • Target - Man

Early Life and Education

Artistic Style and Significance

  • Known for innovative and avant-garde approach to sculpture.
  • Characterized by moving parts, representing a radicalization of form that broke from traditional concepts.
  • Sculptures influenced by ancient forms such as Neolithic idols and Cycladic art.
  • Explored the mythologization of man in the 20th century.
  • Recognized for European significance; one of the few Czech sculptors listed in the "New Dictionary of Modern Sculpture" (Paris, 1970).
  • Member of the Umělecká beseda and the Czechoslovak Union of Artists until 1970.

Key Works and Exhibitions

  • Notable Work: "Hands" (1968) – a clay sculpture with holes, part of the collection at Museum Kampa.
  • Other Notable Work: "Target - Man".
  • Exhibited at various museums including the Národní galerie in Prague and the Galerie výtvarného um-ní v Ostrava.
  • Founding member of the UB 12 group.

Development and Influences

  • Initially influenced by socialist realism during her studies.
  • Later moved towards Cubism and other extroverted art forms like Léger.
  • Her work reflects a departure from traditional sculptural practices, embracing negative space and processuality.
  • Married to the sculptor Vladimir Janousek.

Historical Significance and Legacy

  • Considered one of the most important Czech artists of the 20th century.
  • Her innovative approach to sculpture has inspired generations of artists and art lovers.
  • Celebrated for her conceptual approach and exploration of space, mythology, and the human form.
  • Continued recognition through exhibitions and scholarly analysis, such as "The Traces of Eva Kmentová" conference in Brno (2023).
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Hands — Eva Kmentová
Hands
Target - Man — Eva Kmentová
Target - Man

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Når og hvor ble Eva Kmentová født?

1930, Prague, Czech Republic

Hvor kommer Eva Kmentová fra?

Czech Republic

Er verkene til Eva Kmentová fortsatt beskyttet av opphavsrett?

Ja, verk av denne kunstneren er fortsatt beskyttet av opphavsrett.

Når døde Eva Kmentová?

2008

Hvilken kunstperiode tilhørte Eva Kmentová?

Modern

Hvilke andre navn er Eva Kmentová kjent under?

Eva Kmentova

Hva er det best rangerte maleriet av Eva Kmentová på ArtsDot.com?

Hands

Hvor mange av Eva Kmentová sine malerier er tilgjengelige på ArtsDot.com?

2

Hva er de 3 best rangerte maleriene av Eva Kmentová på ArtsDot.com?

Hands, Target - Man

Hvor lenge levde Eva Kmentová?

78 years (1930–2008)