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Old Master Paintings · Catalogue no. 849757
Jean Tinguely

Heureka

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Artist / MakerJean Tinguely
Date1963
Genrepublic art
TypeSculpture
About the Artist

BiographyJean 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.Disciplinespainter, performance artist, light artist, sculptor, decorative painter of objects, draftspersonBorn1925, FribourgDied1991, BernNationalitySwitzerlandMovementNouveau réalisme, kinetic art, DadaSources: Wikidata · Wikipedia Full biography →

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