August 11, 1899: Birth of Jindřich Štyrský, avant-garde artist of European importance

Photo: Czech Center Paris

Jindřich Štyrský, a Czech painter, photographer, graphic artist, publisher, writer, poet, and stage designer for the Liberated Theatre, was a man of boundless talent and versatility.

He was a key figure of the interwar avant-garde, known for his uncompromising determination.

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