Vija Celmiņa
Vija Celmiņa is a Latvian-American artist born in 1938 in Riga, Latvia. After fleeing to the United States in 1944, she studied at the University of California and became a prominent figure in contemporary art. Known for her detailed works featuring ocean surfaces, starry skies, and desert landscapes, her pieces are held in prestigious collections worldwide, including the Museum of Modern Art in New York and the Tate Gallery in London. Celmiņa's commitment to supporting the arts in Latvia is exemplified by the establishment of the Vija Celmins Foundation, which will provide annual scholarships to Latvian artists starting in 2025.
Born on Jan 01, 1938 (87 years old)
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| Latvia | 2 | 8.50 | 0.15% | +0% | 1,886,198 | 2,834 | $34,000 | 51$ |
| Totals | 2 | 1,886,198 | 2,834 | $34,000 | 51$ |
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