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Jean Tinguely

Jean Tinguely (22 May 1925 – 30 August 1991) was a Swiss sculptor best known for his kinetic art sculptural machines (known officially as Métamatics) that extended the Dada tradition into the later part of the 20th century. Tinguely's art satirized automation and the technological overproduction of material goods.

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Artist details

Type
Person
Area
Switzerland
Born
June 22nd, 1925
Died
August 30th, 1991
Genres
Labels
Audio Arts
Last updated: March 24th, 2019·MusicBrainz

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