Erkki Kurenniemi
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Summary
Erkki Kurenniemi was born on July 10, 1941[1], in Hämeenlinna[2]. He died on May 1, 2017[3], in Helsinki[4]. He worked as an artist[5], composer[6], designer[7], philosopher[8], and video artist[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (142 views/month, #7,287 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Father: Tauno Kurenniemi[11]
- Mother: Marjatta Kurenniemi[12]
- Spouse: Meri Vennamo[13]
- Country of citizenship: Finland[14]
- Native language: Finnish[15]
- Occupation: designer[16], animator[17], film director[18], film screenwriter[19], film actor[20], nuclear physicist[21], mathematician[22], musician[23]
- Award received: Pro Finlandia Medal of the Order of the Lion of Finland[24]
- Sex or gender: male[25]
- Genre: electronic music[26]
- Commons category: Erkki Kurenniemi[27]
- Family name: Kurenniemi[28]
- Given name: Erkki[29]
- Work location: Finland[30]
- Described at URL: https://www.av-arkki.fi/artists/erkki-kurenniemi/[31]
- Described by source: UbuWeb[32]
- Participant in: dOCUMENTA (13)[33]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Finnish[34]
- Birth name: Erkki Juhani Kurenniemi[35]
- Represented by: AV-arkki[36]
- Different from: Madhar Abol Naga[37]
- On focus list of Wikimedia project: MEHI – Media Art Database[38], NADD Wikidata project[39]
- Has works in the collection: Finnish National Gallery[40], Sound Art Gallery Akusmata[41]
- Copyright status as a creator: works protected by copyrights[42]
Why It Matters
Erkki Kurenniemi has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[43] He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[44]
FAQs
Where was Erkki Kurenniemi born?
Erkki Kurenniemi's place of birth was Hämeenlinna[2].
Where did Erkki Kurenniemi die?
Erkki Kurenniemi died in Helsinki[4].
Who were Erkki Kurenniemi's parents?
Erkki Kurenniemi's father was Tauno Kurenniemi[11]. Erkki Kurenniemi's mother was Marjatta Kurenniemi[12].
Who was Erkki Kurenniemi married to?
Erkki Kurenniemi's spouses include Meri Vennamo[13].
What did Erkki Kurenniemi do for work?
Erkki Kurenniemi worked as an artist[5], composer[6], designer[7], and philosopher[8].
What awards did Erkki Kurenniemi receive?
Honors received include Pro Finlandia Medal of the Order of the Lion of Finland[24].