Dick Bruna, Netherlands (1978)
Dick Bruna (born August 23, 1927 in Utrecht) was a Dutch artist, illustrator and graphic designer. He started illustrating and designing book covers, posters and promotional materials for his father's...
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Dick Bruna, Netherlands (1978)
Publications
De Appel
(1953)
- Dick Bruna
Nijntje
(1963)
- Dick Bruna
Snuffie en de brand
(1969)
- Dick Bruna
Nijntje en Nina
(1999)
- Dick Bruna
Boris de piloot
(2002)
- Dick Bruna
This is a very small selection of Dick Bruna's publications. During his career he created a total of 124 original books.
Exhibitions
Dick Bruna. Artist
2015
Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam
Dick Bruna Retrospective
1991
Centre Pompidou, Paris
Permanent collection
Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam
Permanent collection
Centraal Museum, Utrecht
Many temporary exhibitions featuring the work of Dick Bruna are held every year, especially in Japan, where there is great interest in his work.
Awards
2016
Max Velthuijs Prize for his entire oeuvre
2001
Knight Commander in the Order of the Lion by Queen Beatrix of the Netherlands
1997
Silver Slate Award for the text in ‘Dear grandma bunny’
1996
Silver Brush Award for the illustrations in ‘Miffy in the tent’
1990
Golden Brush Award for the illustrations in ‘Boris Bear’
1983
Knight of the Order of Orange-Nassau by Queen Beatrix of the Netherlands