Simon Goossens studied from 1916-21 at the Antwerp Academy of Fine Arts. He was thus still studying when he won the silver medal with his work Patineurs (Skaters), a 29 cm high and 33 cm long bronze figure. In the mid-1920s he went to Paris for further studies and went on trips to Italy, Denmark, Austria and Germany. From 1941-1958 he was a Professor of Fine Arts and in 1952 also for ceramics at the Art Academy and the Institute for Urban Development and Construction in Antwerp. He is known for his monumental sculptures and busts, amongst others numerous portraits of politicians, artists and athletes.
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