Dora Bianka
Polish painter, illustrator (c. 1895–1979)
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Dora Bianka (née Dorota Kucembianka; November 6, 1895, or 1896 – September 8, 1979) was a Polish painter and illustrator.[1] She was known for her still life paintings; and landscape painting, particularly of seascapes of the South of France, and views of Paris.[2] She had lived in Paris for many years, before moving to Aix-en-Provence.
November 6, 1895, or 1896
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| Born | Dorota Kucembianka November 6, 1895, or 1896 Warsaw, Poland |
| Died | September 8, 1979 Le Chesnay, Île-de-France, France |
| Occupations | Painter, illustrator |
Early life and education
Dora Bianka was born as Dorota Kucembianka, on November 6, 1895, or 1896, in Warsaw, Poland.[2] Her father was a magistrate, and their family was wealthy. She attended a school for young girls founded by countess Cecylia Plater-Zyberk in Warsaw.
Bianka studied painting under Fernand Humbert and Louis Biloul at the École des Beaux-Arts in Paris.[2]
Career
Bianka was friends with artists Joan Miró and Jean Cocteau, and was part of the School of Paris circle.[3][4] In 1923, she first exhibited at the Salon d'Automne.[5] In 1924, she exhibited at the salon and was presented by Joan Miró, and she continued to exhibit her work at the Salon d'Automne for many years after.[2] In addition she exhibited in 1924 and 1925, at Société des Artistes Indépendants; and in 1926 at Salon des Tuileries.[6]
During World War II, she settled in Aix-en-Provence.[4]
Death and legacy
Bianka died on September 8, 1979, in Le Chesnay, France.[2]
The Foundation Rose Taupin–Dora Bianka, is a French foundation named after her, which awards an annual scholarship to young painter to attend the Paris École des Beaux-Arts.[7]
Bianka's artwork was mostly forgotten, but she has been experienced a second wave of attention. In 2023, the Polish Library in Paris hosted a solo exhibition.[3] Her character appeared in the television film Miró (2023), directed by Oriol Ferrer and produced by Televisió de Catalunya (TV3).[8]