Age, Biography and Wiki
Jan van Munster was born on 3 July, 1939 in Gorinchem, is a Dutch sculptor and installation artist (born 1939). Discover Jan van Munster's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 84 years old?
We recommend you to check the complete list of Famous People born on 3 July.
He is a member of famous sculptor with the age 84 years old group.
Jan van Munster Height, Weight & Measurements
At 84 years old, Jan van Munster height not available right now. We will update Jan van Munster's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
| Physical Status |
| Height |
Not Available |
| Weight |
Not Available |
| Body Measurements |
Not Available |
| Eye Color |
Not Available |
| Hair Color |
Not Available |
Dating & Relationship status
He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.
| Family |
| Parents |
Not Available |
| Wife |
Not Available |
| Sibling |
Not Available |
| Children |
Not Available |
Jan van Munster Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Jan van Munster worth at the age of 84 years old? Jan van Munster’s income source is mostly from being a successful sculptor. He is from The Netherlands. We have estimated Jan van Munster's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
| House |
Not Available |
| Cars |
Not Available |
| Source of Income |
sculptor |
Jan van Munster Social Network
| Instagram |
|
| Linkedin |
|
| Twitter |
|
| Facebook |
|
| Wikipedia |
|
| Imdb |
|
Timeline
Jan Nicolaas van Munster (born 3 July 1939 in Gorinchem) is a Dutch sculptor and installation artist whose work appears in many public places in the Netherlands and Germany.
Van Munster studied from 1955-1957 at the Academy of Fine Arts and Applied Sciences in Rotterdam, and from 1957-1960 at the Instituut voor Kunstnijverheidsonderwijs in Amsterdam.
After graduation van Munster settled as independent artist in Gorinchem.
In 1966 he received the A. Schwartz Prize, in 1971 the Hendrik Chabot Prize, and in 2002 the Wilhelmina-ring.
In 1967 he moved to Rotterdam, where he worked until 1985.
From 1968-1970 he was a lecturer at the Ateliers '63 in Haarlem, from 1974-1977 at the Rotterdam Art Academy and from 1978-1990 at the Academy of Art and Design St. Joost 's-Hertogenbosch.
Van Munster is initiator and founder of the IK foundation (Stichting IK; based on his "IK" works, see below).
The latter in turn inspired the title and artwork of the band's compilation box set +- Singles 1978-80.
External links to the artwork: Energie-Piek ijs and Plus et Min, the alphabet used is designed by Wim Crouwel a graphic designer who is also Dutch.
Van Munster's 1981 work Energie-Piek ijs was pictured on the inside cover of the 1988 Joy Division compilation CD Substance, while his light sculpture Plus et Min featured on the inner sleeve art of the reissued single Atmosphere released from the same album.
From 1987 to 1991 he worked is Noordwelle, Schouwen-Duiveland, from 1989 to 2003 in Renesse, Schouwen-Duiveland, and afterwards in Vlissingen.
Since 2011, this foundation has managed an artist residency and exhibition space located in a former water tower and adjacent buildings in the Dutch village Oost-Souburg.
Van Munster’s work is minimalist.
He has worked in wood, stone, bronze, glass and other materials, and has also produced light sculptures and video art.
The focus of his work has been on all forms of energy as a metaphor for life, with an emphasis on light and the energy with which it is loaded.
Tensions and oppositions, for example, between light and dark or heat and cold, are often illustrated in his work.
Notable projects include the Plus-Minus initiative, and the “IK” works.
His works can be found in many cities in the Netherlands and Germany, in public spaces and museum and private collections.
One of his works is part of the collection of the Centre for International Light Art (CILA) in Unna, Germany.
