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Stefan Kanchev
1915-08-06 – 2001-08-22
Life & Legacy
Stefan Kirov Kanchev (Bulgarian: Стефан Киров Кънчев [ˈstɛfɐn ˈkirof ˈkɤntʃɛf]; 6 August 1915 – 22 August 2001) was a Bulgarian graphic artist best known for his logo design work. Referred to as the "father of Bulgarian graphic design" and the "master of the trademark", Kanchev authored around 1,600 logos, including logos for the National Palace of Culture, National Art Gallery, National Opera and Ballet, Bulgarian National Television, Union of Bulgarian Artists, TZUM, International Fair Plovdiv, and Petrol AD.
Occupation & Career
artist, graphic artist, illustrator, postage stamp designer
Education
National Academy of Arts
Legacy Highlights
Education & Institutions
National Academy of Arts
Sources & Provenance
- Wikidata population candidate Q268883 — wikidata View source
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