Karel Zlín
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Karel Zlín, also known as Karel Machálek (born July 23, 1937 in Zlín
is a Czech painter, sculptor and poet.
After studying Applied Arts Secondary School in Uherské Hradiště
he studied at Academy of Fine Arts in Prague
under Vlastimil Rada and Karel Souček
from 1957-1963. The following year, he began work, mostly paintings and illustrating books. He has designed dozens of movie posters.
Besides artistic activities, Zlín is also a noted poet; his first collection of poems was published in 1969. In recent years he has also translated the works of other authors.
In 1976 he settled in Paris and opened a studio in the Rue de Louvre. In recent years, he has been inspired in his artwork from his trips to Egypt
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Zlín
Zlín , from 1949 to 1989 Gottwaldov , is a city in the Zlín Region, southeastern Moravia, Czech Republic, on the Dřevnice River. The development of the modern city is closely connected to the Bata Shoes company...
is a Czech painter, sculptor and poet.
After studying Applied Arts Secondary School in Uherské Hradiště
Uherské Hradište
Uherské Hradiště is a town in the Zlín Region of the Czech Republic. It lies on the Morava river and is the seat of the Uherské Hradiště District.- History :...
he studied at Academy of Fine Arts in Prague
Academy of Fine Arts in Prague
The Academy of Fine Arts, Prague was founded in 1799 and is the Czech Republic's oldest art college. The school offers twelve Master's degree programs and one Doctoral program.-History:...
under Vlastimil Rada and Karel Souček
Karel Soucek
Karel Soucek was a Canadian professional stuntman. He lived in Hamilton, Ontario....
from 1957-1963. The following year, he began work, mostly paintings and illustrating books. He has designed dozens of movie posters.
Besides artistic activities, Zlín is also a noted poet; his first collection of poems was published in 1969. In recent years he has also translated the works of other authors.
In 1976 he settled in Paris and opened a studio in the Rue de Louvre. In recent years, he has been inspired in his artwork from his trips to Egypt
Egypt
Egypt , officially the Arab Republic of Egypt, Arabic: , is a country mainly in North Africa, with the Sinai Peninsula forming a land bridge in Southwest Asia. Egypt is thus a transcontinental country, and a major power in Africa, the Mediterranean Basin, the Middle East and the Muslim world...
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