Heinz Budweg
Heinz Budweg | |
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Born | Heinz Budweg 1 May 1940 |
Nationality | German (Brazilian citizen) |
Known for | Painting |
Heinz Budweg (born 1 May 1940) is a
Amazon Forest
.
Early life and career
Born in
Marajó Island, always to look for inspiration. He has painted a vast collection of Indians portraits. He also won a Jabuti Trophy
, one of the most prestigious awards in Brazil, thanks to his work in Lendas Brasileiras (Brazilian Legends), a book dedicated for children.
He became a Brazilian citizen in 1958.
His work was exposed in Brazil, Germany, Italy, the United States and Switzerland. Some of his paintings are permanently exposed in the Munch Art-Gallery, in Munich, Germany.