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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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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He died in Bern.

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Le Cyclop outside of Paris.
Stravinsky Fountain (or Fontaine des automates) near the Centre Pompidou, Paris (1982), a collaboration with Niki de Saint-Phalle

Jean Tinguely: Public works ►

May 22: May 22 is the 142nd day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (143rd in leap years). There are 223 days remaining....

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Jean Tinguely related Images and Photos (experimental)

Jean Kent	Jean Reno	Jean Marsh	Jean Marais
Jean Seberg	Jean Seberg	Jean Toomer	Jean Peters
Jean Borlin	Jean Parker	Jean Rogers	Jean Simmons

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