Kain Tapper

Finnish sculptor (1930–2004)
Person human Q3374431
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Kain Tapper

Summary

Kain Tapper is a human[1]. Born in Helsinki[2], he… he was born on June 6, 1930[3]. He passed away in Helsinki[4]. He died on August 17, 2004[5]. He worked as a painter[6], sculptor[7], photographer[8], and visual artist[9]. He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[10]

Key Facts

  • Kain Tapper was born in Helsinki[2].
  • Kain Tapper's place of birth was Saarijärvi[11].
  • Kain Tapper passed away in Helsinki[4].
  • Kain Tapper was born on June 6, 1930[3].
  • Kain Tapper was born on January 1, 1930[12].
  • Kain Tapper died on August 17, 2004[5].
  • Kain Tapper died on January 1, 2004[13].
  • Kain Tapper held citizenship in Finland[14].
  • Kain Tapper held citizenship in Canada[15].
  • Finnish was Kain Tapper's native language[16].
  • Kain Tapper is identified as part of the Inuit ethnic group[17].
  • Kain Tapper worked as a painter[6].
  • Kain Tapper's professions included sculptor[7].
  • Kain Tapper worked as a photographer[8].
  • Kain Tapper worked as a visual artist[9].
  • A notable work attributed to Kain Tapper is En ny samtale[18].
  • Kain Tapper received the Pro Finlandia Medal of the Order of the Lion of Finland[19].
  • Kain Tapper received the Prince Eugen Medal[20].
  • Kain Tapper is recorded as male[21].
  • Kain Tapper's instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • Kain Tapper's Commons category is recorded as Kain Tapper[23].
  • Kain Tapper's family name is recorded as Tapper[24].
  • Kain Tapper's given name is recorded as Kain[25].
  • Kain Tapper's work location is recorded as Helsinki[26].
  • Kain Tapper's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Finnish[27].

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Origins and Family

Recorded place of birth include Helsinki[2], a city[28], in Finland[29], founded in 1550[30] and Saarijärvi[11], a town[31], in Finland[32], founded in 1866[33]. Recorded date of birth include June 6, 1930[3] and January 1, 1930[12]. Kain Tapper is identified as part of the Inuit ethnic group[17]. Finnish was his native language[16].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include painter[6], sculptor[7], photographer[8], and visual artist[9].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Kain Tapper is En ny samtale[18].

Recognition

Awards received include Pro Finlandia Medal of the Order of the Lion of Finland[19], a grade of an order[34], in Finland[35], founded in 1943[36] and Prince Eugen Medal[20], a medallion[37], in Sweden[38], founded in 1945[39].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include August 17, 2004[5] and January 1, 2004[13]. Kain Tapper died in Helsinki[4].

Why It Matters

Kain Tapper has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[10]

FAQs

Where was Kain Tapper born?

Born in Helsinki[2], Kain Tapper…

Where did Kain Tapper die?

Kain Tapper passed away in Helsinki[4].

What did Kain Tapper do for work?

Kain Tapper worked as painter[6], sculptor[7], photographer[8], and visual artist[9].

What awards did Kain Tapper receive?

Honors received include Pro Finlandia Medal of the Order of the Lion of Finland[19] and Prince Eugen Medal[20].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [11] . Biografiskt lexikon för Finland. wikidata.org.
  3. [4] . Biografiskt lexikon för Finland. wikidata.org.
  4. [21] . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [14] . wikidata.org.
  6. [15] . NMVW-collection website. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [22] . BiographySampo. Retrieved . hamhelsinki.fi. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  8. [16] . Biografiskt lexikon för Finland. wikidata.org.
  9. [6] . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [8] . ADAGP/CISAC membership list at 07/01/2019. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [9] . hamhelsinki.fi. hamhelsinki.fi. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  13. [19] . ritarikunnat.fi. Retrieved . ritarikunnat.fi. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  14. [20] . Q123456891. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . NMVW-collection website. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [23] . wikidata.org.
  17. [3] . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [12] . ADAGP/CISAC membership list at 07/01/2019. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [5] . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [13] . ADAGP/CISAC membership list at 07/01/2019. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [24] . wikidata.org.
  22. [25] . wikidata.org.
  23. [18] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . Biografiskt lexikon för Finland. wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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  1. 12d ago · Robertsilen · 2026-06-22 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Has works in the collection Finnish National Gallery, City of Pori art collection, National Museum of World Cultures +2
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  2. 12d ago · Robertsilen · 2026-06-22 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Genre ['Q971480', 'Q1054254']
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  3. 20d ago · Robertsilen · 2026-06-14 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Student of ['Q2076471', 'Q550411', 'Q5490295']
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  4. 20d ago · Robertsilen · 2026-06-13 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Student of ['Q2076471', 'Q550411', 'Q5490295']
    Wikidata description Finnish sculptor (1930–2004)
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  5. 6w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Notable work En ny samtale
    Given name Kain
    Ethnic group Inuit
    Family name Tapper
    + 19 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
    "/* wbeditentity-update:0| */ QuickStatements 3.0 [[:toollabs:qs-dev/batch/32084|batch #32084]]: import P21 and P106 from GND (26)"
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