Joseph Beuys

1921–1986

German

Central figure of Fluxus and father of the concept of 'social sculpture'. For him, every human being is an artist and any act can become a form of art.

Key works

  • I Like America and America Likes Me (1974)
  • 7000 Oaks (1982)
  • The Pack (Das Rudel) (1969)
"Every person is an artist."

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