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Archive Home > 2009 > December > 07 > Artist Alfred Hrdlicka a figure of controversy

Artist Alfred Hrdlicka a figure of controversy

Sculptures, drawings and paintings often provoked anger for their themes – especially in his religious works

By George Jahn / The Bulletin
December 7, 2009

VIENNA — Austrian artist Alfred Hrdlicka, whose controversial works in metal, paint and pencil alienated as much as attracted the public died Saturday, Austrian media reported. He was 81.

The Austria Press Agency cited gallery owner Ernst Hilger as announcing Hrdlicka’s death in the daily Die....

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