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Herbert Rösler
?–2006
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- Is PublishedAuto Publish Bioless· 100%✓
- Birth yearWikidata· 92%
- Death yearWikidata· 92%
- NationalityWikidata· 92%
- BiographyWikipedia· 88%
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- WikidataTier 1 · Institutional85%
About
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Herbert Rösler was a German artist, writer and designer. He worked as a painter, graphic designer, sculptor, developed models for futuristic architecture, designed clothes, furniture and handcrafted jewelry. Furthermore, he is also known as founder of the Christian work- and housing-community Gruppe 91, their beliefs and lifestyle have similarities to the Jesus movement. Rösler was the creative and spiritual guidance for this community from their beginning in 1968 to the date of his passing in 2006. Artworks of Rösler are on permanent display in the exhibition hall G91-Bau in Tübingen. Besides their cultural engagement, Rösler and his group were also committed to many social projects.
Source: Wikidata · Trust score: 85% · Updated 19d ago
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