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Jean Tinguely

October 24, 2026 · 1 min read · 1925–1991 · Swiss sculptor (1925–1991)

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Biography Jean Tinguely (1925–1991) — Swiss sculptor (1925–1991). Jean Tinguely worked as painter, performance artist, light artist, sculptor, decorative painter of objects and draftsperson and is associated with Switzerland. Their documented life spans the years 1925 to 1991, born in Fribourg, died in Bern. Their…

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Jean Tinguely (1925–1991) — Swiss sculptor (1925–1991).

Jean Tinguely worked as painter, performance artist, light artist, sculptor, decorative painter of objects and draftsperson and is associated with Switzerland. Their documented life spans the years 1925 to 1991, born in Fribourg, died in Bern. Their work is linked to Nouveau réalisme, kinetic art, Dada.

Disciplines painter, performance artist, light artist, sculptor, decorative painter of objects, draftsperson
Born 1925, Fribourg
Died 1991, Bern
Nationality Switzerland
Movement Nouveau réalisme, kinetic art, Dada

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