Ben Vautier
Ben Vautier (1935–2024) was a Swiss poet, postage stamp designer and photographer.
Also recorded as Benjamin Paolo Vautier.
Ben Vautier in brief
- Born
- 1935
- Died
- 2024
- Known for
- poet, postage stamp designer, photographer, illustrator, photojournalist and artist
- Place of birth
- Naples
Overview
Recorded at birth as Benjamin Paolo Vautier.
Born at Naples in 1935, died at Bertrix in 2024.
In detail
Agnes Börjesson is recorded as having studied under Ben Vautier. the recorded working language is French.
The field of work recorded is Lettrism, painting and performance art. The authority associates the name with Fluxus and mail art. Jacques de la Villeglé is recorded as an influence.
Places of work recorded in the authority are Nice.
Works named in the authority record are Il faut se méfier des mots.
Work by Ben Vautier is recorded in the collections of Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofía, Museum of Modern Art, National Gallery of Victoria, National Gallery of Canada and Musée national des beaux-arts du Québec.
Distinctions recorded are Officer of Arts and Letters.
Sources
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- 1.
“Ben Vautier”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading
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Wikidata, structured authority record Q604546: Ben Vautier
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