1918 - 2005

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  • Born: 1918, Tartu, Estonia
  • Nationality: Estonia
  • Died: 2005
  • Top 3 works: Dreamtime
  • Copyright status: Under copyright

A Life of Art and Letters

Gunnar Neeme was an Estonian-Australian artist, book illustrator, and writer. Born in Tartu, Estonia, he studied at the Pallas Art School between 1937 and 1943. Following the end of the Second World War, he continued his art studies in private studios in Germany from 1946 to 1949, during which time he also served as a drawing teacher for members of the US Army. In 1949, he emigrated to Australia, eventually settling in Melbourne in 1952.

His creative output was deeply intertwined with literature. He is perhaps most recognized for his artistic visions and illustrations for the Estonian national epic, Kalevipoeg, which he published in 1985 and which was utilized for a bilingual Estonian-English edition in 2011. His written works, composed in both Estonian and English, often occupied a space between prose and poetry, characterized by a contemplative and essayistic tone.

Literary and Artistic Contributions

Neeme’s bibliography reflects a diverse range of works, including plays and meditations. His published titles include:

In recognition of his contributions, he was awarded the Kreutzwald Memorial Medal in 1994 and the Order of the White Star, IV Class, in 2005.

Vraag en antwoord

Waar kan ik de kunstwerken van Gunnar Neeme bekijken, gesorteerd op kleur?

Op de Sorteren op kleur-pagina zijn de kunstwerken van Gunnar Neeme gesorteerd op kleur.

Waar zijn de kunstwerken van Gunnar Neeme gegroepeerd per kunststroming te vinden?

De pagina Alle stromingen groepeert de kunstwerken van Gunnar Neeme op kunststroming.

Kan ik de werken van Gunnar Neeme bekijken op basis van kleurenpalet?

De werken van Gunnar Neeme kunnen op basis van kleurpalet worden bekeken op de Op kleurpalet pagina van de kunstenaar.

Hoe kan ik het werk van Gunnar Neeme chronologisch volgen?

De kunstwerken van Gunnar Neeme zijn in chronologische volgorde te bekijken op de Chronologie kunstwerken pagina van de kunstenaar.

Korte quiz

Er is slechts één goed antwoord op elke vraag.

Vraag 1:
In which city was Gunnar Neeme born?
Vraag 2:
In which country did Neeme live from 1952 until his death?
Vraag 3:
Which Estonian national epic did Neeme provide artistic visions for in 1985 and 2011?
Vraag 4:
Besides being a painter, what other occupation is attributed to Neeme?
Vraag 5:
Which award did Neeme receive in 1994?