Jean-Robert Ipoustéguy
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Jean-Robert Ipoustéguy (January 6, 1920 – February 8, 2006), a French sculptor, was born "Jean Robert" in Dun-sur-Meuse.[1]
Studied painting and drawing in Paris in 1938, under Robert Lesbounit.
After World War II, he earned his living creating frescos and stained glass windows for Saint-Jacques, Petit-Montrouge.
In the 1950's, at about the same time he turned from oil painting to sculpture and other media, the artist chose to add his mother's maiden name, "Ipoustéguy", to his name, since "Robert" is a common surname in France.[2][3]
In 1979, his largest sculpture, L'homme construit sa ville, was installed at the Congress Centre in Berlin.
Ipoustéguy is buried at Cimetière de Montparnasse, Paris.[4]
[edit] Prizes, Awards and Honors[5]
- 1964, Bright Prize, Venice Biennale exhibition
- 1977, Grand National Prize for Art
- 1984, chevalier de la Légion d'honneur
[edit] References
Catalogue raisonné 1938-2000, Dominique Croiset-Veyre, éditions de la différence, 2001 (ISBN 2-7291-1378-9)
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