Ivan Rabuzin facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Ivan Rabuzin
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| Born | March 27, 1921 |
| Died | December 18, 2008 (aged 87) Varaždin, Croatia
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| Nationality | Croatian |
| Known for | Painting |
| Movement | Naïve art |
Ivan Rabuzin (27 March 1921 – 18 December 2008) was a famous Croatian naïve artist. Naïve art is a special kind of art made by people who haven't had much formal training. A French art critic named Anatole Jakovsky once said in 1972 that Rabuzin was "one of the greatest naïve painters of all times and countries."
Ivan Rabuzin came from a large family; he was the sixth of eleven children. His father worked as a miner. Ivan spent many years working as a carpenter. He didn't start painting until he was 35 years old, in 1956. Even though he didn't go to art school, his first art show in 1960 was a big success! Because of this, he decided to become a full-time painter in 1962. His art became known around the world after a show in Paris in 1963.
Rabuzin's Unique Art Style
Ivan Rabuzin's paintings are easy to spot because of their special look. He often used lots of geometric shapes to create patterns of plants and clouds. These shapes formed beautiful, swirling designs, almost like arabesque patterns. He used soft, gentle pastel colors, which made his art feel calm and dreamy. People often said his art showed an "idealistic reconstruction of the world," meaning he painted the world as a perfect, happy place.
Rabuzin also tried his hand at industrial design in the 1970s. He decorated a fancy set of dishes called Suomi for a German company named Rosenthal. This showed how his unique art style could be used on everyday objects too.
Life in Politics
Besides being an artist, Ivan Rabuzin was also involved in politics. He was a member of a political party called the Croatian Democratic Union. From 1993 to 1999, he served as a member of the Croatian Parliament. This meant he helped make decisions for his country.
Later Life and Legacy
Sadly, Ivan Rabuzin stopped painting in 2002 because he became ill. He passed away on 18 December 2008 in a hospital in Varaždin, Croatia. His art continues to be loved and remembered around the world.
