Joseph Beuys

German artist, teacher, and theorist of art (1921–1986)

May 12, 1921Born

January 23, 1986Died

GermanyCitizenship

KrefeldPlace of birth

Facts

Born: May 12, 1921
Died: January 23, 1986
Citizenship: Germany
Place of birth: Krefeld
Place of death: Düsseldorf
Occupations: painter, performance artist, object artist, printmaker, sculptor, draftsperson, university teacher, medalist, conceptual artist, choreographer, photographer, illustrator
Awards: Goslarer Kaiserring, Lichtwark Prize, Wilhelm Lehmbruck Award