Olga Rapay-Markish

Olga Rapay-Markish
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Born
Olga Peretsіvna Markіsh

(1929-08-01)1 August 1929
Died1 February 2012(2012-02-01) (aged 82)
NationalityUkrainian
Other namesOlga Rapay, Olga Markish-Rapay
Occupation(s)Ceramicist, sculptor
Years active1956–2012
Known forArchitectural ceramics, circus figurines, and clowns

Olga Rapay-Markish (1 August 1929 – 1 February 2012; Ukrainian: Ольга Перецівна Рапай-Маркіш, Russian: Ольга Петровна Рапай, Hebrew: אולגה רפאי-מרקיש) was one of the best-known Ukrainian ceramicists of her era. She is especially noted for her large decorative works on buildings throughout Kyiv. Previous to her architectural decoration, she worked as a ceramicist at the Kyiv Experimental Ceramic Art Factory, where she was known for her delicate figurines as well as her paintings on china and dishware.


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