Algis Skačkauskas (September 17, 1955 in Prienai district – October 23, 2009 in

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) was a

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n painter. He studied painting at the

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from 1977 to 1983. After graduation, he worked as a teacher. Skačkauskas held over 20 personal exhibitions. His works are subtle, colorful, often featuring women, people working land, domestic animals.Mirė tapytojas Algis Skačkauskas 2009-10-24

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{{DEFAULTSORT:Skackauskas, Algis 1955 births 2009 deaths Vilnius Academy of Arts alumni 20th-century Lithuanian painters