Alfred Macalik facts for kids
Alfred Macalik (born September 10, 1888, in Vienna; died September 20, 1979, in Oradea) was a talented artist and musician. He was known for his beautiful landscape paintings, his sculptures, and even his musical compositions. Macalik was an Austrian-Romanian artist who made a big impact during his life.
A Life in Art
Alfred Macalik's journey into art began with a helpful suggestion from his former art teacher, Szőke Gyula. This led him to study art at the university in Craiova, Romania, from 1910 to 1911. Later, he continued to improve his artistic skills at the art university in Budapest, Hungary, studying there from 1914 to 1918.
Making a Mark in Oradea
After his studies, Macalik moved to Oradea, a city in Romania. He had a very strong and positive influence on the cultural life there. His artistic work and ideas helped shape the art and music world in Oradea for many years.