Joseph Beuys' artworks and performances were already celebrated during his lifetime (1921-1986) — but he was also a controversial figure. He used unusual materials in his artworks, such as felt ...

In the video series #aboutbeuys by the Goethe-Institut, artists deal with the heritage of Joseph Beuys. Among them are the American artist with Senegalese and Mauritanian roots Yacine Tilala and ...

Rumours have it that in Edinburgh, Kantor selected Beuys to play this part. In spite or maybe because of their striking similarities, the two artists visibly did not take to each other. Joseph Beuys ...

Joseph Beuys travelled to Tokyo in 1984. “Eurasia,” the utopian unity of Europe and Asia, formed an important point of reference for his artistic work. For his centenary this year, the Goethe-Institut ...

As the calendar turns towards the end of March 2025, a buzz of anticipation surrounds the Kunsthalle Krems, a cornerstone of Lower Austria’s vibrant art scene, as it prepares to mark its 30th ...

Joseph Beuys was a toweringly disruptive protagonist of 20th-century modern art. In the 100th anniversary year of his birth, his native Germany reflects on the artist's legacy of art for all.

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Joseph Beuys' artworks and performances were already celebrated during his lifetime (1921-1986) — but he was also a controversial figure. He used unusual materials in his artworks, such as felt and ...