Vija Celmins
- January 9, 2024
- Painter
Quick Facts
Vija Celmins Biography
| Name | Vija Celmins |
| Birthday | Oct 25 |
| Birth Year | 1938 |
| Place Of Birth | Riga |
| Birth Country | Latvia |
| Birth Sign | Libra |
Vija Celmins is one of the most popular and richest Painter who was born on October 25, 1938 in Riga, Latvia. Latvian artist born in Latvia, well-known for her photo-realistic work and her monochromatic art and pop-art sculptures.
She befriended and met She met and befriended artist Chuck Close during a fellowship at Yale in 1961., an artist She met and befriended artist Chuck Close during a fellowship at Yale in 1961. during an exchange at Yale in the year 1961.
Her family moved to Latvia and moved into America. United States after World War II.
Vija Celmins Net Worth
| Net Worth | $5 Million |
| Source Of Income | Painter |
| House | Living in own house. |
Vija Celmins is one of the richest Painter from Latvia. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Vija Celmins 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
She was a student at the John Herron Institute for Art in Indianapolis and later enrolled in her MFA arts program of the University of California, Los Angeles.
The private collection of her patron Edward R. Broida donated fifty million dollars worth of her art for the Museum of Modern Art in 2005.
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Who is Vija Celmins Dating?
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Facts & Trivia
Vija Ranked on the list of most popular Painter. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Latvia. Vija Celmins celebrates birthday on October 25 of every year.
What is Vija Celmins known for?
Vija Celmins is best known for her meticulous paintings and drawings of natural phenomena such as the ocean, spider webs, night skies, and deserts. This resource takes a thematic look at her art and ideas through key works in the ARTIST ROOMS collection.
Where does Vija Celmins work?
She studied at the John Herron School of Art in Indiana and at Yale University before moving to Los Angeles in 1962 to pursue a master’s degree at UCLA. Celmins remained in Los Angeles until 1981, when she moved to New York , where she currently lives and works.
What kind of artist is Vija Celmins?
Forms
Where was Vija Celmins born?
Riga, Latvia
What is the medium of Vija Celmins work Untitled ocean?
Drawing