Age | 46 (age at death) |
Birthday | 16 May, 1926 |
Birthplace | Kalisz, Poland |
Died | 2 March, 1973 |
Place of Death | Praz-Coutant, Passy, France |
Eye Color | Brown - Light |
Hair Color | Brown - Dark |
Zodiac Sign | Taurus |
Nationality | Polish |
Occupation | Artist |
Claim to Fame | Sculpture & Drawing |
Alina Szapocznikow (May 16, 1926 – March 2, 1973) was a Polish sculptor and Holocaust survivor. She produced casts of her and her son's body. She worked mainly in bronze and stone and her provocative work recalled genres such as surrealism, nouveau realism, and pop art.