Matti Petäjä Age, Birthday, Zodiac Sign and Birth Chart

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Matti Kullervo Petäjä (1912–1995) was a Finnish visual artist and graphic artist. Initially focusing on oil paintings, he later became renowned as a woodcut artist and a pioneer of serigraphy in Finland. He studied at various prestigious art institutions and had his first exhibition in 1932. His significant works include monumental paintings in several locations, such as the children's home in Nekala and the altar painting in Kylmäkoski church. In recognition of his contributions to the arts, he was awarded the Pro Finlandia Medal in 1964.

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Meaning of the name - Matti

earth, soil, ground

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January 12, 1912 Facts

Generation Group

Matti Petäjä belongs to the GI Generation group.

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Place of Birth: Tampere

Place of Death: Tampere

Educated At: Taideteollisuuskeskuskoulu | Turun piirustuskoulu | Suomen Taideyhdistyksen piirustuskoulu | Kungliga Akademien för de Fria Konsterna | Académie André Lhote | Académie de la Grande Chaumière

Occupation: graphic artist | sculptor | painter | photographer | printmaker

Awards Received: Pro Finlandia Medal of the Order of the Lion of Finland

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Astrology Analysis

Note: This birth chart is calculated using the date and place of birth, with the time set to noon (12:00 PM) local time. While this provides accurate planetary positions for most celestial bodies, the Ascendant (Rising Sign) and house cusps are not calculated since they require precise birth time. For a complete astrological analysis including houses and rising sign, please provide the exact birth time.