Artist

Jean Tinguely

Portrait of Jean Tinguely

Swiss, 1924–1991

Jean Tinguely was a Swiss artist. 5 works are cataloged here, principally at Museum of Modern Art. Jean Tinguely was born in Fribourg.

Jean Tinguely was a Swiss sculptor best known for his kinetic art sculptural machines that extended the Dada tradition into the later part of the 20th century. Tinguely's art satirized automation and the technological overproduction of material goods.

Collections represented

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