Edgar Viies, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Edgar Viies

Estonian sculptor (1920-2006)

Date of Birth: 12-Jan-1931

Place of Birth: Simititsa, Russia

Date of Death: 20-Sep-2006

Profession: sculptor

Nationality: Estonia

Zodiac Sign: Capricorn

Edgar Viies (12 January 1931, Simititsa, Leningrad Oblast - 20 September 2006) was an Estonian sculptor. Edgar was born in Leningrad Oblast Volosovo to a farming family.
From 1951-52 he studied at the Estonian State Art Institute and then of Leningrad Academy of Arts, graduating in 1958.
He acted as a freelance artist throughout his life.
In 1974 he was awarded the Kristjan Raud Art Award.
In 2002 he was given the Estonian Cultural Endowment annual award.