Pierre Soulages
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Summary
Pierre Soulages was born on December 24, 1919[1], in Rodez[2]. He died on October 25, 2022[3], in Centre Hospitalier Universitaire De Nîmes[4]. He worked as a painter[5], copper engraver[6], sculptor[7], illustrator[8], and ceramicist[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3,593 views/month, #7,257 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Montparnasse Cemetery[11]
- Spouse: Colette Soulages[12]
- Country of citizenship: France[13]
- Occupation: theatre designer[14], etcher[15], printmaker[16], graphic artist[17], tapestry weaver[18], artist[19]
- Field of work: painting[20], visual arts[21]
- Educated at: Montpellier Fine Arts School[22]
- Award received: Praemium Imperiale[23], Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour[24], Grand Officer of the Legion of Honour[25], Commander of the Legion of Honour[26], Officer of the Legion of Honour[27], Austrian Decoration for Science and Art[28], Carnegie Prize[29], Grand Cross of the National Order of Merit[30], The Order of the Rising Sun, Gold Rays with Rosette[31], Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres[32]
- Member of: American Academy of Arts and Letters[33], Comité national de l'estampe[34], Comité des intellectuels pour l'Europe des libertés[35]
- Sex or gender: male[36]
- Movement: Informalism[37], abstract art[38], School of Paris[39]
- Commons category: Pierre Soulages[40]
- Participated in conflict: World War II[41]
- Family name: Soulages[42]
- Given name: Pierre[43], Jean[44], Louis[45]
- Significant event: documenta[46], Documenta II[47], Documenta III[48], Venice Biennale[49]
- Official website: http://www.pierre-soulages.com[50]
- Topic's main category: Category:Pierre Soulages[51]
- Work location: Liège[52], Paris[53], Courbevoie[54], Sète[55]
- Student of: René Jaudon[56]
Why It Matters
Pierre Soulages has Wikipedia articles in 21 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[57] He is known by 23 alternative names across languages and contexts.[58]
He has been cited as an influence by Jean-Michel Jarre[59], a composer[60], b. 1948[61], of France[62], awarded the Officer of the Legion of Honour[63], specialised in ambient music[64].
FAQs
Where was Pierre Soulages born?
Pierre Soulages's place of birth was Rodez[2].
Where did Pierre Soulages die?
Pierre Soulages died in Centre Hospitalier Universitaire De Nîmes[4].
Who was Pierre Soulages married to?
Pierre Soulages's spouses include Colette Soulages[12].
What did Pierre Soulages do for work?
Pierre Soulages worked as a painter[5], copper engraver[6], sculptor[7], illustrator[8], and ceramicist[9].
Where did Pierre Soulages go to school?
Pierre Soulages was educated at Montpellier Fine Arts School[22].
What awards did Pierre Soulages receive?
Honors received include Praemium Imperiale[23], Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour[24], Grand Officer of the Legion of Honour[25], and Commander of the Legion of Honour[26].
Who did Pierre Soulages influence?
Pierre Soulages has been cited as an influence by Jean-Michel Jarre[59].