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Brion Gysin

October 24, 2026 · 1 min read · 1916–1986 · British-Canadian painter, writer, sound poet, and performance artist (1916-1986)

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Biography Brion Gysin (1916–1986) — British-Canadian painter, writer, sound poet, and performance artist (1916-1986). Brion Gysin worked as painter, draftsperson, choreographer, photographer, writer and poet and is associated with Canada and United States. Their documented life spans the years 1916 to 1986, born in Taplow,…

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Brion Gysin (1916–1986) — British-Canadian painter, writer, sound poet, and performance artist (1916-1986).

Brion Gysin worked as painter, draftsperson, choreographer, photographer, writer and poet and is associated with Canada and United States. Their documented life spans the years 1916 to 1986, born in Taplow, died in 4th arrondissement of Paris. Their work is linked to Beat Generation.

Disciplines painter, draftsperson, choreographer, photographer, writer, poet
Born 1916, Taplow
Died 1986, 4th arrondissement of Paris
Nationality Canada, United States
Movement Beat Generation

Sources: Wikidata · Wikipedia

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