Danish artist (1938-2018)
1938 — 2018
Quick Facts
Profession
Danish artist (1938-2018)
Born
September 1, 1938
Died
2018 (age ~80)
Name Origin
Scandinavian
Timeline
writer, geologist, poet
1938
Born in Copenhagen (1938-09-01)
1957
EducationStudied at University of Copenhagen (1957–1964)
1987
AwardThorvaldsen Medal
1990
AwardPrince Eugen Medal
1997
AwardKnight of the Order of the Dannebrog
2001
AwardIngenio et arti
Frequently Asked Questions
Per Kirkeby is Danish artist (1938-2018). Born in 1938.
The name Per means "a male given name from Latin, equivalent to English Peter". It is of Scandinavian origin.
Per Kirkeby was born on September 1, 1938.
Per Kirkeby died in 2018, at approximately 80 years of age.
Name Meaning
a male given name from Latin, equivalent to English Peter
The name Per is of Scandinavian origin, meaning "a male given name from Latin, equivalent to English Peter". It is traditionally a male name.
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Per — September 1, 1938
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Virgo
Analytical, kind, hardworking
Earth · Mercury · Aug 23 – Sep 22
Chinese Zodiac
Tiger
Brave, competitive, confident
Earth · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
8 Ahau
Sun — enlightenment, ascension, mastery
Celtic Tree
Hazel
Wise, perceptive, academic
Ogham: Coll · Aug 5 – Sep 1
Would you name your baby Per?
Guestbook
Stood in front of your work for twenty minutes. Lost track of time.
— a museum visitor
The room changes when your piece is on the wall.
— gallery owner
Actions
2018
Died in Copenhagen