Jan Leth

Jan Leth

Jan Leth Aagensen (born 20 August 1932) is a Danish artist. Born in Elsinore, Jan Leth was trained as a painter. He made a name for himself as a lithographic artist, and later became known for his sculptures.

Education and background

Jan Leth's formal training took place at the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts, headed by professor Søren Hjorth Nielsen, from 1965-69. His first exhibition was in 1961 at Kunstnernes Forårudstilling (The Artists Spring Exhibition). He is a member of various artistic groups: Decembristerne, Kunstnersamfundet og Foreningen Danske Grafikere, the Association of the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts, and the Association of Danish Printmaking Artists.

Exhibitions and permanent representations

Jan Leth has participated in various solo and group exhibitions, presenting paintings, sculptures, drawings, and installations in Denmark and abroad. He has received many honours and grants through out his life. The Danish State gave him a lifelong economic grant in 1998. His work is represented in gallery collections in Denmark and internationally.

External links

* [http://www.janleth.dk Jan Leth's web site]


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