Jørgen Haugen Sørensen
Danish sculptor (1934–2021) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Jørgen Haugen Sørensen (3 October 1934 – 18 November 2021) was one of Denmark's most eminent sculptors. He had his artistic debut at the acclaimed and prestigious Spring Exhibition (Forårsudstillingen) at Kunsthal Charlottenborg, Copenhagen in 1953. Haugen Sørensen was a member of the artistic union Decembristerne and the artist collective Grønningen, as well as Veksølund in Denmark.
The post-war and contemporary sculptor has been hailed as the greatest Danish sculptor since Bertel Thorvaldsen.[1] He received several important distinctions for his works through the years, such as the Eckerberg Medal in 1969[2] and the Thorvaldsen Medal in 1979.[2] In 1958 he was selected to represent Denmark at the Biennale di Venezia.[1] Sørensen's sculptures have been placed all around the world.[1]