Jean Tinguely
Swiss sculptor (1925–1991) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Jean Tinguely (22 May 1925 – 30 August 1991) was a Swiss sculptor best known for his kinetic art sculptural machines (known officially as Métamatics) that extended the Dada tradition into the later part of the 20th century.[1] Tinguely's art satirized automation and the technological overproduction of material goods.
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Born | (1925-05-22)22 May 1925 Fribourg, Switzerland |
Died | 30 August 1991(1991-08-30) (aged 66) Bern, Switzerland |
Known for | Painting, Sculpture |
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Partner | Milena Palakarkina (1986–1991) |
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