Lars Vilks
Swedish artist (1946–2021)
1946 — 2021
Quick Facts
Profession
Swedish artist (1946–2021)
Born
June 20, 1946
Died
2021 (age ~75)
Name Origin
German
Timeline
painter, sculptor, art historian
SwedenBorn in Helsingborgs Maria church parishDied in Markaryd
1946
Born in Helsingborgs Maria church parish (1946-06-20)
2015
AwardSappho Award
2021
Died in Markaryd
About
Lars Endel Roger Vilks was a Swedish visual artist and activist who was known for the controversy surrounding his drawings of Muhammad. Many years earlier he had created the sculptures Nimis and Arx, made of driftwood and rock, respectively. The area where the sculptures are located was proclaimed by Vilks as an independent country, "Ladonia".
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Who is Lars Vilks?+
Lars Endel Roger Vilks was a Swedish visual artist and activist who was known for the controversy surrounding his drawings of Muhammad. Many years earlier he had created the sculptures Nimis and Arx, made of driftwood and rock, respectively. The area where the sculptures are located was proclaimed b
What does the name Lars mean?+
The name Lars means "A male given name from Latin occasionally given to Anglophones.. Etymology: From Laurentius in the Middle Ages. Cognate with Laurence.". It is of German origin.
When was Lars Vilks born?+
Lars Vilks was born on June 20, 1946.
When did Lars Vilks die?+
Lars Vilks died in 2021, at approximately 75 years of age.
Name Meaning
A male given name from Latin occasionally given to Anglophones.. Etymology: From Laurentius in the Middle Ages. Cognate with Laurence.
The name Lars is of German origin, meaning "A male given name from Latin occasionally given to Anglophones.. Etymology: From Laurentius in the Middle Ages. Cognate with Laurence.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Lars — June 20, 1946
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Gemini
Curious, adaptable, communicative
Air · Mercury · May 21 – Jun 20
Chinese Zodiac
Dog
Loyal, honest, kind
Fire · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
10 Muluc
Water — emotions, purification, flow
Celtic Tree
Oak
Confident, nurturing, generous
Ogham: Duir · Jun 10 – Jul 7
Birthstone: Pearl — Purity, innocence
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— a night owl
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The room changes when your piece is on the wall.
— gallery owner
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