Asger Jorn

1914–1973

Selected artwork

The Black Flight

1955

Tate

UnclassifiedDenmark

Other names (4)

Asgeir Jorn, Asger Oluf Jorgensen, Asger Oluf Jørgensen, Asger Oluf Jorn

Biography

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.

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.

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Museums & collections

Documented holdings of works attributed to Asger Jorn. Check the museum’s record for current display information.

Statens Museum for Kunst (SMK)54 recorded works
Tate3 recorded works

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