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Affandi

Indonesian artist (1907-1990) · Indonesia · On the map · Artists · Died at 83

Affandi was an Indonesian artist. Born in Cirebon, West Java, as the son of R. Koesoema, who was a surveyor at a local sugar factory, Affandi finished his upper secondary school in Jakarta. He gave up his studies to pursue his desire to become an artist. Beginning in 1934, Affandi began teaching himself how to paint.

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He married Maryati, a fellow artist. One of his children, Kartika, also became an artist.

Country
Indonesia
Category
Artists
Type
Artist
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1907 to 1990 · aged 83

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