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Juris Soikans
Magic realism 41/78. 1978., oil on canvas, 100x140 cm

1978

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Magic realism 41/78. 1978., oil on canvas, 100x140 cm JURIS SOIKANS (1920-1995) 1990. Member of the Artists’ Union, Latvia 1989. Visiting lecturer at the Latvian Art Academy (lectures about Cybernetic Aesthetics ), professor, lecturer at the State University of Latvia, the Riga Technical University in Riga, Faculty of Architecture, Culture Academy 1975. Editor of the magazine “Latvian Art in Europe”, Germany 1973. Member of Dortmund Artist Unity “Dortmund Group”, Germany 1971. Lecturer at the congress for Art pedagogy (lecture at “Cybernetic Aesthetics”), in his own paintings he started a new turn – “Magic Realism”, Finland 1970. Participant at delegation of German Art Scientist group at the congress “International Society for Education through Arts – INSEA – 70”, Coventry, England 1966. – 82. Arts Pedagogy at Helmholtch Gymnasium “Cybernetic Aesthetics”, Dortmund, Germany 1966. Obtained a license of Art pedagogy, Germany 1957. -62. Member of Foltch Artists’ Union, Germany 1940. – 44. Studies at the Latvian Art Academy, Latvia Solo Exhibitions 1980 Gallery “Kunst Heute” Dortmund, Germany 1978. Amiens “Musee de Picardie”, France 1978. Barcelona “Gallery Nartex”, Spain 1977. London “Leighton House gallery”, London 1977. Dortmund – “Westfalenpark”, Germany 1977. London “Leighton House gallery”, London 1976. Sweden “AMTS Kunstrening / Vestere”, Sweden 1975. Gelsen church “Stadtisshe Kunstsammlung”, Germany 1975. Dortmund “Museum Ostwall”, Germany 1973. Munster – Gallery B, Classing, Germany Exhibitions Since 1942 J. Soikans took part approximately in 260 exhibitions, 54 from which are solo exhibitions in USA – 16, England – 9, Australia – 3, Austria – 2, Czechoslovakia – 1, Denmark – 3, France – 3, Holland – 4, Italy – 1, Canada – 11, Latvia – 12, the Soviet Union – 3, Spain – 1, Switzerland – 1, Tasmania – 1, Hungary – 1, Germany – 148, Vatican – 1, Sweden– 7.
  • Creator:
    Juris Soikans (1920 - 1995, Latvian)
  • Creation Year:
    1978
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 39.38 in (100 cm)Width: 55.12 in (140 cm)Depth: 1.19 in (3 cm)
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  • Gallery Location:
    Riga, LV
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU143728068712
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