Jean Tinguely
(1925–1991) Swiss sculptor (1925–1991)
Jean Tinguely (Switzerland, 1925–1991) is listed in the catalogue as an architect. By year of birth, Jean Tinguely belongs to the chapter ‘Modernism’ in this site’s history of architecture.
Jean Tinguely was born in Fribourg and died in Bern. Jean Tinguely trained at Basel School of Design. Jean Tinguely worked in Paris, Neyruz, and Basel. Wikidata associates Jean Tinguely with kinetic art, Dada, and Nouveau réalisme. Jean Tinguely became a member of Zero, Nouveau réalisme, and d’Kuttlebutzer. Jean Tinguely was awarded Wilhelm Lehmbruck Award.
The best-known works include ‘Le Cyclop’, ‘Chaos I’, ‘Stravinsky Fountain’, and ‘Carnival Fountain’. The works belong mainly to the genres abstract art, art of sculpture, and kinetic art. The catalogue has one building by Jean Tinguely. The dated building is from 1983.
Contemporary architects in the same chapter include Sabine Weiss, Robert Rauschenberg, Al Feldstein, Eva Aeppli, and Olle Bonniér.