Hans-Joachim Burgert (1928–2009) was a calligrapher, sculptor, and educator.
Hans-Joachim Burgert | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1928 Berlin, Germany |
| Died | 30 January 2009 (aged 80)[1] Berlin, Germany |
| Nationality | German |
| Education | Hochschule Bildende Künste |
| Occupation(s) | Calligrapher, sculptor, educator |
| Known for | The Calligraphic Line[2] |
Work
editBurgert was instrumental in the foundation of the Berlin Calligraphy Collection at the Akademie der Künste.[3] He donated seventy works to begin the collection. The works of Burgert, Friedrich Poppl, and Werner Schneider are considered the core of the Berlin Calligraphy Collection.[3]
In addition to the Berlin Calligraphy Collection,[4] Burgert's work is included in the collection of the Cooper Hewitt.[5][6]
1980 he was awarded an award by the Hakone Museum, Japan.
Family
editBurgert was married to Benita (née von Hennigs) and was the father of two sons, including the artist Jonas Burgert.
References
edit- ^ "The Berlin Calligraphy Collection – Obituaries by correspondents on the death of Hans-Joachim Burgert". www.berliner-sammlung-kalligraphie.de.
- ^ "Hans-Joachim Burgert – Painting Speech".
- ^ a b "The Berlin Calligraphy Collection – Homepage". www.berliner-sammlung-kalligraphie.de.
- ^ "The Berlin Calligraphy Collection: Hans-Joachim Burgert". www.berliner-sammlung-kalligraphie.de.
- ^ Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum. "Print, "Untitled"". Smithsonian Institution. Retrieved 13 June 2019.
- ^ Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum. "Print (Germany)". Smithsonian Institution. Retrieved 13 June 2019.
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