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Frans Krajcberg was a Polish-born Brazilian artist and environmentalist who was born on 12 April 1921 in Kozienice, Poland, and died on 15 November 2017 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. After surviving the Holocaust, he moved to Brazil in the 1940s. Krajcberg became known for his sculptures and installations inspired by nature, as well as for his activism in favour of preserving the Brazilian environment, in particular the Amazon rainforest. His artistic work reflects a deep concern for environmental issues and the destruction of the natural ecosystem. Frans Krajcberg has left a lasting legacy as a committed artist and defender of nature.

"Frans Krajcberg: Natureza Urgente" - Museum of Modern Art, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil (2002) : This major retrospective exhibition presented a wide selection of Krajcberg's work, highlighting his commitment to environmental protection through his art.

"Krajcberg: Polen-Amazonas" - Pinakothek der Moderne, Munich, Germany (2005) : An exhibition exploring the links between Krajcberg's Polish origins and his artistic work influenced by the Amazon rainforest.

"Frans Krajcberg: Amazonie - Montreal Museum of Fine Arts, Canada (2008) : This exhibition introduced the Canadian public to Krajcberg's work, as well as his passionate advocacy for the conservation of the Amazon.

"Frans Krajcberg: Terre Brûlée - Maison Européenne de la Photographie, Paris, France (2012) : An exhibition showcasing Krajcberg's photographic work, capturing the ravages of deforestation and the tragic beauty of destroyed nature.

"Frans Krajcberg: Resistência" - Museu de Arte Moderna de São Paulo, Brazil (2016) : This exhibition celebrated Krajcberg's artistic career, highlighting his unwavering commitment to environmental protection and the preservation of biodiversity.