Jean Tinguely
Jean Tinguely | |
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Jean Tinguely, 1961 | |
| Born | 22 May 1925 Fribourg, Switzerland |
| Died | 30 August 1991 (aged 66) Bern, Switzerland |
| Known for | Painting, Sculpture |
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| Partner | Milena Palakarkina (1986–1991) |
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.