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Koen Vanmechelen

Belgian artist (born 1965)
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Koen Vanmechelen

Summary

Koen Vanmechelen is a human[1]. His place of birth was Sint-Truiden[2]. He was born on August 26, 1965[3]. He worked as a painter[4], conceptual artist[5], video artist[6], visual artist[7], and illustrator[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (49 views/month, #7,288 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Born in Sint-Truiden[2], Koen Vanmechelen…
  • Koen Vanmechelen was born on August 26, 1965[3].
  • Koen Vanmechelen was born on 1965[10].
  • Koen Vanmechelen held citizenship in Belgium[11].
  • Koen Vanmechelen's professions included painter[4].
  • Koen Vanmechelen worked as a conceptual artist[5].
  • Koen Vanmechelen's professions included video artist[6].
  • Koen Vanmechelen worked as a visual artist[7].
  • Koen Vanmechelen worked as an illustrator[8].
  • Koen Vanmechelen worked as a bird breeder[12].
  • Koen Vanmechelen's field of work was young adult literature[13].
  • A notable work attributed to Koen Vanmechelen is LABIOMISTA[14].
  • Koen Vanmechelen received the Gustav-Heinemann-Friedenspreis für Kinder- und Jugendbücher[15].
  • Koen Vanmechelen received the honorary doctorate of Hasselt University[16].
  • Koen Vanmechelen is recorded as male[17].
  • Koen Vanmechelen's instance of is recorded as human[18].
  • Koen Vanmechelen is associated with the conceptual art movement[19].
  • Koen Vanmechelen's Commons category is recorded as Koen Vanmechelen[20].
  • Koen Vanmechelen's family name is recorded as Vanmechelen[21].
  • Koen Vanmechelen's given name is recorded as Koen[22].
  • Koen Vanmechelen's official website is recorded as http://www.koenvanmechelen.be/[23].
  • Koen Vanmechelen's floruit is recorded as January 1, 2002[24].
  • Koen Vanmechelen's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Dutch[25].
  • Koen Vanmechelen's start of work period is recorded as January 1, 1998[26].
  • Koen Vanmechelen's end of work period is recorded as January 1, 2011[27].

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Origins and Family

Koen Vanmechelen was born in Sint-Truiden[2]. Recorded date of birth include August 26, 1965[3] and 1965[10].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include painter[4], conceptual artist[5], video artist[6], visual artist[7], illustrator[8], and bird breeder[12]. Koen Vanmechelen's field of work was young adult literature[13].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Koen Vanmechelen is LABIOMISTA[14].

Recognition

Awards received include Gustav-Heinemann-Friedenspreis für Kinder- und Jugendbücher[15], a literary award[28], in Germany[29] and honorary doctorate of Hasselt University[16], an award[30], in Belgium[31].

Why It Matters

Koen Vanmechelen ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (49 views/month, #7,288 of 1,000,298).[9] He is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[32]

FAQs

Where was Koen Vanmechelen born?

Born in Sint-Truiden[2], Koen Vanmechelen…

What did Koen Vanmechelen do for work?

Koen Vanmechelen worked as painter[4], conceptual artist[5], video artist[6], visual artist[7], and illustrator[8].

What awards did Koen Vanmechelen receive?

Honors received include Gustav-Heinemann-Friedenspreis für Kinder- und Jugendbücher[15] and honorary doctorate of Hasselt University[16].

Related Entities

Belgium young adult literature ZKM Center for Art and Media Karlsruhe

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . ZKM Center for Art and Media Karlsruhe. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [17] ↑ . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [11] ↑ . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [18] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [13] ↑ . Q2451336. Retrieved . dbnl.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  6. [4] ↑ . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [5] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] ↑ . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [7] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [8] ↑ . Q2451336. Retrieved . dbnl.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  11. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] ↑ . uhasselt.be. uhasselt.be. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  15. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [3] ↑ . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [10] ↑ . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] ↑ . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] ↑ . RKDartists. Retrieved . 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

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [32] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 12d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Sbn author id → VEAV464642
    Notable work → LABIOMISTA
    Given name → Koen
    Field of work → young adult literature
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