Franz West
Franz West (16 February 1947 – 25 July 2012) was an Austrian artist.
Franz West | |
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Franz West (2009) | |
| Born | 16 February 1947 Vienna, Austria |
| Died | 26 July 2012 (aged 65) Vienna, Austria |
| Education | Academy of Fine Arts Vienna |
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| Notable work | The Ego and the Id |
| Movement | Contemporary art |
| Spouse | Tamuna Sirbiladze |
| Awards | Otto Mauer-Preis (1986), Skulpturenpreis der Generali Foundation (1993), Wolfgang-Hahn-Preis, Museum Ludwig (1998) |
He is best known for his unconventional objects and sculptures, installations and furniture work which often require an involvement of the audience.
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