Asger Jorn

Asger Jorn
Asger Jorn
	Jorn photographed in 1963 by Erling Mandelmann
Born	Asger Oluf Jørgensen; 3 March 1914; Vejrum, Jutland, Denmark
Died	1 May 1973 (aged 59); Århus, Denmark
Known for	Painting
Notable work	Stalingrad

Asger Oluf Jorn (3 March 1914 – 1 May 1973) was a Danish painter, sculptor, ceramic artist, and author. He was a founding member of the avant-garde movement COBRA and the Situationist International. He was born in Vejrum, in the northwest corner of Jutland, Denmark, and baptized Asger Oluf Jørgensen.

The largest collection of Jorn's works—including his major work Stalingrad—can be seen in the Museum Jorn, Silkeborg, Denmark. Jorn willed his property and the works of art located inside to the Municipality of Albissola Marina (Savona), so the Italian museum called "Casa Museo Jorn" was created for displaying his works.^[1]

^ "Amici di Casa Jorn (Italian)". Archived from the original on 21 July 2019. Retrieved 30 August 2018.

[1] "Amici di Casa Jorn (Italian)". Archived from the original on 21 July 2019. Retrieved 30 August 2018.

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Asger Jorn
Jorn photographed in 1963 by Erling Mandelmann
Born	Asger Oluf Jørgensen (1914-03-03)3 March 1914 Vejrum, Jutland, Denmark
Died	1 May 1973(1973-05-01) (aged 59) Århus, Denmark
Known for	Painting
Notable work	Stalingrad