Karel Vaca
Karel Vaca | |
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| Born | 21 July 1919 |
| Died | 31 March 1989 |
| Nationality | Czech |
| Alma mater | Academy of Arts, Architecture and Design in Prague |
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Karel Vaca (21 July 1919 – 31 March 1989)[1] was a Czech painter, graphic artist, illustrator, and designer.
Life
[edit]From 1937 to 1938, Vaca studied at the Rotter School of Advertising in Prague.[1] He later studied at the Academy of Arts, Architecture and Design in Prague from 1945 to 1950.[1] After 1948, he worked with several theatres, including the National Theatre in Prague, the National Theatre in Brno, and the ABC Theatre.[2] After 1950, he worked freelance.[2]
Vaca created 341 film posters and participated in 260 collective exhibitions.[2]
Awards
[edit]| Year | Received from | Placement | Film Poster | Ref. |
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| 1964 | Karlovy Vary international film festival | Second prize | The Sweet Life and Accused | [1] |
| 1977 | The Hollywood Reporter | Special prize | The White Odyssey | |
| 1980 | Chicago International Film Festival | Grand prize | National Class Category Up to 785 ccm | |
| 1982 | The Hollywood Reporter | Third prize | Don't Call Me Major | |
| 1984 | Chicago International Film Festival | Second prize | For 200 Grand, You Get Nothing Now | |
| 1988 | Best Poster of the Year Honorable mention | The Great Film Robbery |