Joseph Beuys

Known for Acting

Born May 12, 1921

Died January 23, 1986

Place of Birth Krefeld, Germany

Joseph Beuys was a German artist, theorist and teacher who was highly influential in international contemporary art in the latter half of the 20th century. He is a founder of the art movement known as Fluxus, and a practitioner and exemplar of happenings, and performance art.