Simon Goossens

Belgium
Belgium
Olympic Medals
1S
Games Participations1
First Olympic GamesAntwerp 1920
Year of Birth1893

Biography

Simon Goossens studied from 1916-21 at the Antwerp Academy of Fine Arts, and was thus still studying when he won the silver medal with his work Skaters. In the mid-1920s he went to Paris for further studies and went on trips to Italy, Denmark, Austria and Germany. From 1941-1958 he was a Professor of Fine Arts and in 1952 also for ceramics at the Art Academy and the Institute for Urban Development and Construction in Antwerp. He is known for his monumental sculptures and busts.

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