Artists  > Felix Gonzalez-Torres

Felix Gonzalez-Torres

A conceptual artist who changed what portraiture could be, Gonzalez-Torres’s involvement in social and political causes was reflected in his work.

Dates
1957–96
Born In
North America > The Caribbean > Cuba
Active In
North America > United States, The Caribbean > Puerto Rico
Europe > Central Europe > Germany
Period Culture Style
Contemporary
Known For
Photography, Installation, Sculpture
Works of Art

Artists  > Felix Gonzalez-Torres

Felix Gonzalez-Torres

A conceptual artist who changed what portraiture could be, Gonzalez-Torres’s involvement in social and political causes was reflected in his work.

Dates
1957–96
Born In
North America > The Caribbean > Cuba
Active In
North America > United States, The Caribbean > Puerto Rico
Europe > Central Europe > Germany
Period Culture Style
Contemporary
Known For
Photography, Installation, Sculpture
Works of Art