Franz West
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Franz West (16 February 1947 – 25 July 2012) was an Austrian artist.
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Franz West | |
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Born | (1947-02-16)16 February 1947 |
Died | 26 July 2012(2012-07-26) (aged 65) |
Education | Academy of Fine Arts Vienna |
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Notable work | The Ego and the Id |
Movement | Contemporary art |
Spouse | Tamuna Sirbiladze |
Awards | Otto Mauer-Preis (1986), Skulpturenpreis der Generali Foundation (1993), Wolfgang-Hahn-Preis, Museum Ludwig (1998) |
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He is best known for his unconventional objects and sculptures, installations and furniture work which often require an involvement of the audience.