Franz West
Austrian artist
Franz West was an Austrian artist.
He is best known for his unconventional objects and sculptures, installations and furniture work which often require an involvement of the audience. Wikipedia
Born: February 16, 1947, Vienna, Austria
Died: July 26, 2012 (age 65 years), Vienna, Austria
Spouse: Tamuna Sirbiladze (m. ?–2012)
Period: Contemporary art
Awards: Otto Mauer-Preis (1986), Skulpturenpreis der Generali Foundation (1993), Wolfgang-Hahn-Preis, Museum Ludwig (1998)
Notable work: The Ego and the Id
Artworks
On view
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