Thomas Pradzynski

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Thomas Pradzynski (29 November 1951 – 21 December 2007) was a Polish painter. Born in Łódź in 1951, he attended the Lycée Français in Warsaw, where he received a master's degree in sociology and economics. [1]

He and his wife, Joanna, moved to Paris in 1977, where he became known for his realistic Parisian street scenes. At the time of his death, he lived in Montmartre. He was murdered in December 2007 in a road rage incident while he was walking with his wife in Paris. [2]

Pradzynski's work has been showcased at exhibitions around the world, including New York City, Germany, Japan, and California. [3]

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References

  1. "Official site of Thomas Pradzynski" . Retrieved 2008-07-04.
  2. Counts, Chris (2008-02-29). "Gallery's top artist killed in Paris road-rage fight" (PDF). The Carmel Pine Cone. pp. 1, 23A. Retrieved 2008-07-04.
  3. "Biography of Thomas Pradzynski". American Fine Art Editions, Inc. Archived from the original on February 13, 2007. Retrieved 2008-07-04.

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