He was part of the special effects team that won an Academy Award for the visual design of Ridley Scott 's 1979 sci-fi horror film Alien, and was responsible for creating the xenomorph …

Hans Rudolf "Ruedi" Giger (February 5, 1940 – May 12, 2014) was an Academy Award-winning Swiss surrealist painter, sculptor and set designer [1] who designed the Alien creature, for the …

H.R. Giger was born on 5 February 1940 in Chur, Switzerland. He was a director, known for Alien (1979), Alien vs. Predator (2004) and Species (1995). He was married to Carmen Maria …

Jan 2, 2025 · H.R. Giger was the pioneer who defined contemporary sci-fi horror, and created the iconic creature Alien. Read on to discover more.

May 21, 2019 · Chances are, H.R. Giger has given you a nightmare. The Swiss-born painter was responsible for creating one of the most iconic monsters in the history of the human …

H.R.Giger achieved international fame with his work on Ridley Scott's Alien. In 1980, he received the Academy Award for "Best Achievement for Visual Effects" for his designs of the film's title …

H.R. Giger was a Swiss artist and designer known for his nightmarish science-fiction motifs. Giger is best known for his book Necronomicon (1977), as well as his design work for Ridley Scott’s …

Mar 5, 2025 · From H.R. Giger to Col Price, we explore the visual heritage of the visceral Alien cosmos.

Feb 10, 2025 · H.R. Giger, the Swiss surrealist painter and sculptor, didn’t just create art; he birthed a whole new lexicon of horror visuals that clawed its way into cinema’s psyche. Born …

Jun 6, 2022 · H. R. Giger’s artwork has most likely given you nightmares. The Swiss-born artist was renowned for inventing one of the most memorable creatures in film history: the …