Sigmar Polke

German artist (1941–2010).

Born February 13th, 1941 in Oleśnica.

Died June 23rd, 2010 at 69 years old in Cologne (cancer). [ref]

Occupations
designer, draftsperson, graphic artist, installation artist, painter, photographer, printmaker, sculptor, visual artist
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