Květa Pacovská: A Life in Geometric Color Květa Pacovská (1928-2023) was a celebrated Czech illustrator and writer whose innovative work profoundly impacted children’s literature and abstract art. Her distinctive style, characterized by bold geometric forms and vibrant colors – particularly red – earned her international recognition, culminating in the prestigious Hans Christian Andersen Medal. Early Life and Education Born in Prague, Czechoslovakia (now the Czech Republic), Pacovská demonstrated an early aptitude for visual arts. She pursued formal training at the School of Applied Arts i…