Jean Tinguely

Jean Tinguely (May 22, 1925 - August 30, 1991) was a Swiss painter and sculptor. He is best known for his sculptural machines or kinetic art, in the Dada tradition; known officially as metamechanics.

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May 22 - 1925 - August 30 - 1991 - Swiss - Painter - Sculptor - Kinetic art - Dada - Metamechanics

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He was born in Freiburg, Switzerland.

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He grew up in Basel and belonged to the Parisian avantgarde in 1950s and 60s.

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In 1961 he married Niki de Saint-Phalle.

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1961 - Niki de Saint-Phalle

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He died in Bern.

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