Axel Salto, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Axel Salto

Danish ceramicist, printmaker, and painter

Date of Birth: 17-Nov-1889

Place of Birth: Copenhagen, Capital Region of Denmark, Denmark

Date of Death: 21-Mar-1961

Profession: writer, painter, ceramist, printmaker

Nationality: Denmark

Zodiac Sign: Scorpio

Axel Johannes Salto (born 17 November 1889 in Copenhagen, died 21 March 1961 in Frederiksberg) was a Danish ceramic artist of international fame.
His works also include painting, graphic design and illustrations for books, jewelry and textiles.
As author and founder of the art magazine Klingen (1917-1919), Salto was also an important contributor to the art debate in Denmark.
He made his debut as an artist in 1911, but his primary career as a ceramist took off at the 1925 Paris Exhibition. He was the son of Director H.C.
Salto, married to Kamma Salto and father of Naja Salto.