Albert Skira

1904–1973 (age 69)

Biography

Albert Skira promoted modern art with remarkable zeal, curating collections and publishing books that introduced countless readers to groundbreaking painters.

He helped elevate the careers of many artists, and his contributions to the cultural landscape are commemorated at the Old Cemetery of Cologny.

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