Zdeněk Ziegler (artist)
Zdeněk Ziegler | |
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.jpg) Ziegler in 2020 | |
| Born | 27 October 1932 |
| Died | 18 April 2023 (aged 90) Prague, Czech Republic |
| Nationality | Czech |
| Alma mater | Czech Technical University in Prague |
Zdeněk Ziegler (27 October 1932 – 18 April 2023) was a Czech graphic artist.
Life
Ziegler was born on 27 October 1932 in Prague. From 1955 to 1961, he studied at the Czech Technical University in Prague.[1] He began designing film posters in 1964.[2] In 1990, he began teaching at the Academy of Arts, Architecture and Design in Prague and was chancellor from 2000 to 2003.[3]
Ziegler created 200 film posters in the years 1963–1989.[3] He was a member of Alliance Graphique Internationale and the Association of Czech Graphic Designers.[2]
He died on 18 April 2023 in Prague.[1]
Awards
| Year | Received from | Placement | Film Poster | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 | Montreal | Silver medal | For Eyes Only | [1] |
| 1965 | Colombo | Silver Medal | And the Fifth Horseman Is Fear | |
| 1976 | Chicago International Film Festival | Gold Hugo | Electra Glide in Blue | |
| 1977 | The Hollywood Reporter | Honorable Mention | Dersu Uzala | |
| 1982 | Chicago International Film Festival | Silver Plaquette | Green Eyes | |
| 1983 | Chicago International Film Festival | Bronze Hugo | A Shot in the Back |
References
- ^ a b c "Ziegler, Zdeněk". terry-posters.com. Terry Posters ShopZ. Retrieved 10 January 2025.
- ^ a b "Zdeněk Ziegler Movie Posters". Czechoslovak Poster Archive. Retrieved 10 January 2025.
- ^ a b Heller, Steven (9 February 2015). "Master of the Czech Golden Age of Posters". PRINT Magazine. Retrieved 10 January 2025.