Franz West

Franz West
Franz West (2009)
Born(1947-02-16)16 February 1947
Died26 July 2012(2012-07-26) (aged 65)
Vienna, Austria
EducationAcademy of Fine Arts Vienna
Known for
Notable workThe Ego and the Id
MovementContemporary art
SpouseTamuna Sirbiladze
AwardsOtto Mauer-Preis (1986), Skulpturenpreis der Generali Foundation (1993), Wolfgang-Hahn-Preis, Museum Ludwig (1998)

Franz West (16 February 1947 – 25 July 2012) was an Austrian artist.

He is best known for his unconventional objects and sculptures, installations and furniture work which often require an involvement of the audience.