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Stig Claesson

Swedish artist and writer (1928-2008) · Sweden · On the map · Artists · Died at 79

John Stig Claesson, also known under his signature Slas, was a Swedish writer, visual artist, and illustrator. Claesson was born on 2 June 1928 in Huddinge, south of Stockholm.

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2008Died4 January 20082007De Nio's Special prizesAward1996Kellgren AwardAward1994Selma Lagerlöf PrizeAward1992Piraten awardAward1989Prince Eugen MedalAward1970Samfundet De Nio's Grand PrizeAward1928Born2 June 1928

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De Nio's Special prizes2007
Kellgren Award1996
Selma Lagerlöf Prize1994
Piraten award1992
Prince Eugen Medal1989
Samfundet De Nio's Grand Prize1970
Honorary Doctor of the University of Uppsala

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He attended the Royal Swedish Academy of Arts between 1947 and 1952, during which time he began to illustrate Swedish literature such as the novels of Per Anders Fogelström. Claesson is the father of actor Leif Claesson. His son, artist Nils Claesson, published a revealing portrait of his father in the book Blåbärsmaskinen which was much discussed in Sweden on its publication. Stig Claesson died on 4 January 2008 in Stockholm.

Country
Sweden
Category
Artists
Type
Artist
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1928 to 2008 · aged 79

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