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Gunter Demnig

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German artist (born 1947)

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Gunter Demnig is a German artist. He is best known for his Stolperstein memorials to the victims of Nazi persecution, including Jews, homosexuals, Romani and disabled people. The project places engraved brass stones in front of a former residence for a Holocaust victim who was deported and murdered by Nazi Germany.

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2025Officer of the Order of Orange-Nassau
2019Order of Merit of North Rhine-Westphalia
2015Eugen Kogon Award
2014Berliner Bär
2012Order of Merit of Baden-Württemberg
2012Erich-Kästner award
2011Otto Hirsch Medal
2010Rheinlandtaler
2009Erich Mühsam Award
2005Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany
2005Alfred Toepfer Medal
2005Obermayer German Jewish History Awards
Order of Merit of Berlin

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Gunter Demnig is a German artist. He is best known for his Stolperstein memorials to the victims of Nazi persecution, including Jews, homosexuals, Romani and disabled people. The project places engraved brass stones in front of a former residence for a Holocaust victim who was deported and murdered by Nazi Germany. The memorial effort began in Germany and has since spread, with more than 100,000 stones placed across 26 countries in Europe.

Country
Germany
Category
Artists
Type
Artist
Status
living
Dates
Born 1947 · age 78
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