HR Giger, Swiss Artist, Dies at 74; His Vision Gave Life to 'Alien' Creature

A staff member of the Museum HR Giger told AP that the artist H.R. Giger has died. Born in 1940, Giger was a pioneer in creating an imaginative macabre world. His most notable work appears in “Alien” and “Dune” sci-fi film 

Two things happened today, and this drawing represents the intersection of those things. First, well-known illustrator of ornate and biologically disturbing sci-fi imagery HR Giger died today. Also, a new Batmobile was revealed. The intersection? HR

Swiss artist H.R. Giger, made famous for his work designing the iconic creatures in the Aliens series, has passed away at the age of 74.

Two things happened today, and this drawing represents the intersection of those things. First, well-known illustrator of ornate and biologically disturbing sci-fi imagery HR Giger died today. Also, a new Batmobile was revealed 

"There is hope and a kind of beauty in there somewhere, if you look for it." By Daniel Krupa. The brilliant Swiss artist H.R. Giger, most famous for the creature design in Alien, has died at the age of 74. He died from injuries sustained after he fell