PIERRE ALECHINSKY

Alechinsky, both an artist and graphic designer studied at the Architecture Academy in Brussels. Although the youngest member of the Cobra group and participant in the 1949 exhibition, he had a decicive impact on Cobra. Among other things Alechinsky was active in the Cobra publications. The old building in Brussels he refurbished became the scene of many Cobra activities.

Japanese calligraphy became his great passion which inspired him and some Japanesse artists to make the film "Calligraphie Japonaise". When the group dissolved in 1951 he moved to Paris where he lives today. He has also travelled and painted in the USA.
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