Mietje Bontjes van Beek - Artist Info

About Mietje Bontjes van Beek

  • Biography

    Mietje Bontjes van Beek was born in Bremen, Germany in 1922. In 1940 Mietje studied at the master school for graphics and letterpress in Berlin. Mietje was the Sister of Cato, who was executed by the National Socialists because of her connection to the Red Orchestra and aiding and abetting high treason. This played an important role in her artistic work. Mietje Bontjes van Beek passed away in 2012.

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