Nicolas Schöffer
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Summary
Nicolas Schöffer was born on September 6, 1912[1], in Kalocsa[2]. He died on January 8, 1992[3], in Paris[4]. He worked as a sculptor[5], visual artist[6], painter[7], and architect[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (229 views/month, #7,284 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Place of death: 18th arrondissement of Paris[10]
- Country of citizenship: France[11]
- Notable work: Chronos 15[12], Chronos 10[13]
- Award received: Commander of the National Order of Merit[14], Officer of the Legion of Honour[15], Officer of Arts and Letters[16], Frank J. Malina Leonardo Award for Lifetime Achievement[17], Grand prize for sculpture of the Venice Biennale[18], Order of the Flag of the People's Republic of Hungary[19]
- Member of: Académie des beaux-arts[20]
- Sex or gender: male[21]
- Genre: architecture[22], cinematography[23]
- Commons category: Nicolas Schöffer[24]
- Family name: Schöffer[25]
- Given name: Nicolas[26], Miklós[27]
- Pseudonym: Schoffer, Nicolas[28]
- Work location: Paris[29]
- Described by source: Magyar múzeumi arcképcsarnok[30]
- Participant in: Documenta II[31], Documenta III[32]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: French[33]
- Name in native language: Schöffer Miklós[34]
- Represented by: Light Cone[35]
- Start of work period: January 1, 1932[36]
- End of work period: January 1, 1992[37]
Why It Matters
Nicolas Schöffer has Wikipedia articles in 11 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[38] He is known by 15 alternative names across languages and contexts.[39]
FAQs
Where was Nicolas Schöffer born?
Nicolas Schöffer was born in Kalocsa[2].
Where did Nicolas Schöffer die?
Nicolas Schöffer passed away in Paris[4].
What did Nicolas Schöffer do for work?
Nicolas Schöffer worked as a sculptor[5], visual artist[6], painter[7], and architect[8].
What awards did Nicolas Schöffer receive?
Honors received include Commander of the National Order of Merit[14], Officer of the Legion of Honour[15], Officer of Arts and Letters[16], and Frank J. Malina Leonardo Award for Lifetime Achievement[17].