Jean Tinguely | |
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 Jean Tinguely, 1961 | |
| Born | 22 May 1925 Fribourg, Switzerland |
| Died | 30 August 1991 (aged 66) Bern, Switzerland |
| Known for | Painting, Sculpture |
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| Partner | Milena Palakarkina (1986–1991) |
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.
- ^ Chilvers, Ian; Glaves-Smith, John (2009). A Dictionary of Modern and Contemporary Art. Oxford University Press. p. 709. ISBN 978-0-1992396-6-5.