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Born | Ralf Winkler 5 October 1939 Dresden, Germany |
Died | 2 May 2017[1] Zürich, Switzerland | (aged 77)
Nationality | German |
Known for | Painting, printmaking, sculpture, free jazz |
Ralf Winkler, alias A. R. Penck, who also used the pseudonyms Mike Hammer, T. M., Mickey Spilane, Theodor Marx, "a. Y." or just "Y" (5 October 1939 – 2 May 2017) was a German painter, printmaker, sculptor, and jazz drummer.[2] A neo-expressionist, he became known for his visual style, reminiscent of the influence of primitive art.