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Joseph Beuys

The German Joseph Beuys (1921-1986) is considered one of the most influential artists of the second half of the 20th century.

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British sculptor Tony Cragg

Beuys + Cragg: Sculpture as a political act

Beuys + Cragg: Sculpture as a political act

Tony Cragg and Joseph Beuys – an artistic encounter in Wuppertal’s sculpture park.
CultureOctober 16, 202104:35 min
Artist Joseph Beuys

Beuys: Big in Japan?

Beuys: Big in Japan?

A Goethe Institute project brings together Joseph Beuys, Nam June Paik and contemporary Asian art.
CultureOctober 16, 202106:17 min
Violin from parts of weapons - Pedro Reyes "Disarm"

Palas por pistolas: With the weapons of art

Palas por pistolas: With the weapons of art

Pedro Reyes wants to make a difference with his art. A Mexican take on the spirit of Beuys.
CultureOctober 16, 202105:39 min
A portrait of Joseph Beuys in a wide-brimmed hat.

Prophet or charlatan: Who was artist Joseph Beuys?

Prophet or charlatan: Who was artist Joseph Beuys?

Beuys would have turned 100 on May 12. Decades after his death, his legacy still polarizes the public.
CultureMay 12, 2021
Joseph Beuys steht neben einer Skulptur

Celebrating Joseph Beuys' works

Celebrating Joseph Beuys' works

German artist Joseph Beuys was a mover and shaker: He shook up the art scene in the 20th century.
ArtsMay 12, 20219 images
Joseph Beuys pictured wearing a hat in 1982

What is art really meant to do?

What is art really meant to do?

Is art purely decorative or is it also a form of rebellion? An exhibition about Joseph Beuys explores these questions.
CultureMarch 29, 2021
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