Biography

Åke Karlung
Real name: Per Åke Karlung
Swedish artist and filmmaker, born January 9, 1930 in Brännkyrka parish, Stockholm, died September 2, 1990 in Högalid's parish, Stockholm.He is one of the great eccentrics of Swedish art; uncompromising and constantly searching for new ways. He was active as a visual artist but also appeared early on with experimental sound compositions at Fylkingen in Stockholm. He was also a filmmaker, and as such a multimedia artist who boldly and curiously transcended the boundaries of convention.