Willy Zumblick
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Willy Alfredo Zumblick was a Brazil
ian painter
born in Tubarão
, Santa Catarina state. His art expose historical facts, specially from his hometown.
Zumblick was born into an immigrant family. His father Roberto Zumblick came from Frankfurt am Main in 1903 and founded a watchmaker's shop. Willy worked with his father in his childhood. He started painting in his adolescence describing historical landscapes, facts, popular people and daily scenes of Santa Catarina people. He was awarded by the Rotary International
as one of the 100 Famous Rotarians. He is an honorary member of Rotary Club Tubarão.
In 2000 the city of Tubarão built a museum
in downtown area and named it after Zumblick. The museum holds most of his works.
Willy Zumblick died in his hometown on April, 3rd 2008, aged 94.
Brazil
Brazil , officially the Federative Republic of Brazil , is the largest country in South America. It is the world's fifth largest country, both by geographical area and by population with over 192 million people...
ian painter
Painting
Painting is the practice of applying paint, pigment, color or other medium to a surface . The application of the medium is commonly applied to the base with a brush but other objects can be used. In art, the term painting describes both the act and the result of the action. However, painting is...
born in Tubarão
Tubarão
Tubarão is a Brazilian city located in southern part of Santa Catarina state. It coordinates are 28º28'00" S and 49º00'25"W. The population, according to the IBGE/2010 Brazilian Census was 97,281...
, Santa Catarina state. His art expose historical facts, specially from his hometown.
Zumblick was born into an immigrant family. His father Roberto Zumblick came from Frankfurt am Main in 1903 and founded a watchmaker's shop. Willy worked with his father in his childhood. He started painting in his adolescence describing historical landscapes, facts, popular people and daily scenes of Santa Catarina people. He was awarded by the Rotary International
Rotary International
Rotary International is an organization of service clubs known as Rotary Clubs located all over the world. The stated purpose of the organization is to bring together business and professional leaders to provide humanitarian service, encourage high ethical standards in all vocations, and help...
as one of the 100 Famous Rotarians. He is an honorary member of Rotary Club Tubarão.
In 2000 the city of Tubarão built a museum
Museum
A museum is an institution that cares for a collection of artifacts and other objects of scientific, artistic, cultural, or historical importance and makes them available for public viewing through exhibits that may be permanent or temporary. Most large museums are located in major cities...
in downtown area and named it after Zumblick. The museum holds most of his works.
Willy Zumblick died in his hometown on April, 3rd 2008, aged 94.