Jean Tinguely was born on March 22, 1925, in Switzerland. He is best known for his sculptural machines or kinetic art, known as metamechanics. Tinguely's art satirized the mindless overproduction of material goods in advanced industrial society. His best-known structure is title Homage to New York and is partially self-destructed at the Museum of Modern Art in New York City.
Monday, December 6, 2010
Tinguely Homage to New York
Jean Tinguely was born on March 22, 1925, in Switzerland. He is best known for his sculptural machines or kinetic art, known as metamechanics. Tinguely's art satirized the mindless overproduction of material goods in advanced industrial society. His best-known structure is title Homage to New York and is partially self-destructed at the Museum of Modern Art in New York City.
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