Artists  > Jean Tinguely

Jean Tinguely

A Swiss sculptor, Tinguely’s experimentation with mechanical sculptures was influenced by Dada, subverting the utilitarian purpose of machines.

Dates
1925–91
Born In
Europe > Central Europe > Switzerland
Active In
North America > United States
Period Culture Style
Modernisms
Known For
Sculpture > Assemblage
Works of Art

Artists  > Jean Tinguely

Jean Tinguely

A Swiss sculptor, Tinguely’s experimentation with mechanical sculptures was influenced by Dada, subverting the utilitarian purpose of machines.

Dates
1925–91
Born In
Europe > Central Europe > Switzerland
Active In
North America > United States
Period Culture Style
Modernisms
Known For
Sculpture > Assemblage
Works of Art