Award
honorary citizen of Jičín
Source: Wikidata population candidate Q55827 · wikidata
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Radek Pilař
1931-04-21 – 1993-02-07
Life & Legacy
Radek Pilař (23 April 1931 – 7 February 1993) was a Czech artist. He is best known as a children's book illustrator and animator, but he was also a graphic artist, painter, filmmaker and film director. His most famous works include the images of popular fictional character of Rumcajs. Pilař is recognized as the founder of Czech video art and the founder of the Department of Animated Film at Film and TV School of the Academy of Performing Arts in Prague.
Occupation & Career
painter, graphic artist, illustrator, video artist, director, teacher, animator
Accomplishments, Inventions & Publications
honorary citizen of Jičín; Order of the Smile; Hans Christian Andersen Award
Legacy Highlights
Honors & Awards
Hans Christian Andersen Award · honorary citizen of Jičín · Order of the Smile
Organizations & Memberships
scouting
Verified Legacy Record
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Order of the Smile
Source: Wikidata population candidate Q55827 · wikidata
Award
Hans Christian Andersen Award
Source: Wikidata population candidate Q55827 · wikidata
Sources & Provenance
- Wikidata population candidate Q55827 — wikidata View source
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