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Joseph Beuys

Date of birth: 1921-05-12

Place of birth: Krefeld, Germany

Known for: Acting

Also known as:

Joseph Beuys

Biography

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.

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Nam June Paik: Moon Is the Oldest TV
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Nam June Paik: Moon Is the Oldest TV

2023-03-24

The quixotic journey of Nam June Paik, one of the most famous Asian artists of the 20th century, who

The Table
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The Table

1971-01-01

Lucrezia e Joseph Beuys
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Lucrezia e Joseph Beuys

Electronic Vibrations: A Sound Changes the World
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Electronic Vibrations: A Sound Changes the World

2022-02-15

The amazing story of electronic music: its epic journey from its origins in Europe, at the hands of

Social Sculpture
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Social Sculpture

1969-11-15

"Social Sculpture" was filmed in 1969 subsequently after the filming of "400 m IFF". IFF is the name

Beuys
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Beuys

1981-01-01

The German artist Joseph Beuys is reflecting on his theory of art, being filmed as a kinetic sculptu

Ludwig van
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Ludwig van

1970-06-01

An odyssey through Beethoven’s lasting presence and influence in our modern world – viewed through t

Felt TV
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Felt TV

1970-01-01

"As a contribution to Gerry Schum's 'Identifications', Beuys adapted for television the 'Felt TV' ac

Kunst und Ketchup
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Kunst und Ketchup

1966-02-14

Early documentary about the pop art scene and happenings in Germany.

All Star Video
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All Star Video

1985-01-21

A compilation of avant-garde artwork and talent of the mid to late 20th century hosted by Ryuichi Sa

Good Morning, Mr. Orwell
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Good Morning, Mr. Orwell

1984-01-01

In his book "1984", George Orwell saw the television of the future as a control instrument in the ha

Beuys
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Beuys

2017-05-18

A documentary about the 20th century German sculptor and performance artist Joseph Beuys.

I like America and America likes Me
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I like America and America likes Me

1974-08-19

In May 1974 Joseph Beuys flew to New York and was taken by ambulance to the site of the performance,

Happening, Kunst, Protest 1968
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Happening, Kunst, Protest 1968

1981-01-02

Documentary by Helmut Herbst.

Re: Maciunas and Fluxus
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Re: Maciunas and Fluxus

2011-01-01

“Drawing on his personal archives, Mekas has assembled a Fluxus vaudeville starring Yoko Ono, Joseph

Masters of Modern Sculpture Part II: Beyond Cubism
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Masters of Modern Sculpture Part II: Beyond Cubism

1978-12-30

Centered around the emergence of Constructivism, Futurism, Surrealism and Dada, Beyond Cubism takes

Frames for Seconds
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Frames for Seconds

1991-01-01

Video art show presented at the 1991 Broadcast Designers Association convention. Includes work from:

Joseph Beuys - Coyote III
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Joseph Beuys - Coyote III

2008-11-01

DVD accompanying the book "Coyote III", documenting Joseph Beuys and Nam June Paik performing at the

Arrows of Time
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Arrows of Time

2007-07-11

An experimental journey to trace the lost ‘Arrows of Time’. Diary footage from the Director’s own ob

Joseph Beuys: Transformer
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Joseph Beuys: Transformer

1988-01-01

A film about German artist Joseph Beuys's art where the artist speaks about his work and explains it

400 m IFF
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400 m IFF

1969-01-01

Otto Kellner, Norbert Stratmann and Joseph Beuys step inside the already filming camera of Lutz Momm