Dora Bianka
Dora Bianka | |
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| Born | Dorota Kucembianka November 6, 1895, or 1896 Warsaw, Poland |
| Died | September 8, 1979 Le Chesnay, Île-de-France, France |
| Occupation(s) | Painter, illustrator |
Dora Bianka (née Dorota Kucembianka; November 6, 1895, or 1896 – September 8, 1979) was a Polish painter and illustrator.[1] She was known for her still life paintings; and landscape painting, particularly of seascapes of the South of France, and views of Paris.[2] She had lived in Paris for many years, before moving to Aix-en-Provence.
Early life and education
[edit]Dora Bianka was born as Dorota Kucembianka, on November 6, 1895, or 1896, in Warsaw, Poland.[2] Her father was a magistrate, and their family was wealthy. She attended a school for young girls founded by countess Cecylia Plater-Zyberk in Warsaw.
Bianka studied painting under Fernand Humbert and Louis Biloul at the École des Beaux-Arts in Paris.[2]
Career
[edit]Bianka was friends with artists Joan Miró and Jean Cocteau, and was part of the School of Paris circle.[3][4] In 1924, she first exhibited at the Salon d'Automne presented by Joan Miró, and she continued to exhibit her work at the Salon d'Automne in for many years after.[2] In addition she exhibited in 1924 and 1925, at Société des Artistes Indépendants; and in 1926 at Salon des Tuileries.[5]
During World War II, she settled in Aix-en-Provence.[4]
Death and legacy
[edit]Bianka died on September 8, 1979, in Le Chesnay, France.[2]
The Foundation Rose Taupin–Dora Bianka, is a French foundation named after her, which awards an annual scholarship to young painter to attend the Paris École des Beaux-Arts.[6]
Bianka's artwork was mostly forgotten, but she has been experienced a second wave of attention. In 2023, the Polish Library in Paris hosted a solo exhibition.[3] Her character appeared in the television film Miró (2023), directed by Oriol Ferrer and produced by Televisió de Catalunya (TV3).[7]
References
[edit]- ^ "Bianka, Dora". Artists of the World. De Gruyter. Retrieved February 5, 2025.
- ^ a b c d e "Bianka, Dora". Benezit Dictionary of Artists. Oxford University Press. October 31, 2011. doi:10.1093/benz/9780199773787.article.b00019290. Retrieved February 4, 2025.
- ^ a b Rzeznik, Karolina (May 2, 2023). "Julia Mistewicz: Miesiąc w Paryżu. Dziesięć pomysłów" [A Month in Paris. Ten Ideas.]. Wszystko co najważniejsze (in Polish). Retrieved February 5, 2025.
- ^ a b "Dora (Dorota Kucembianka) Bianka". ArtInfo.pl. Retrieved February 5, 2025.
- ^ "Bianka, Dora (1896–1979) forme internationale". Bibliothèque nationale de Franc (BnF).
- ^ "Foundation Rose Taupin–Dora Bianka". Fondation Rose Taupin-Dora Bianka (in French). September 13, 2021. Retrieved February 5, 2025.
- ^ Sánchez-Montañez, Rebeca (February 18, 2022). "Comienza el rodaje de 'Miró', la coproducción de TV3 y Setmàgic para descubrir al hombre tras el artista". Audiovisual451 (in Spanish). Retrieved February 5, 2025.
