Art · 1921–1986
Joseph Beuys — Age, Birthday & Biography
Born: 12 May 1921 · Died: 23 January 1986 · Age at death: 64
How old was Joseph Beuys when he died?
Joseph Beuys died aged 64. He was born on 12 May 1921 and died on 23 January 1986.
Influential German artist known for his sculpture and performance art
Did you know?He often used felt and fat in his work, materials he claimed saved him after a wartime plane crash.
Joseph Heinrich Beuys ( BOYSS; German:; 12 May 1921 – 23 January 1986) was a German artist, teacher, performance artist, and art theorist whose work reflected concepts of humanism and sociology.
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- Age at death
- 64
- Would be
- 105
- Years since death
- 40
- Born
- May 12, 1921 · Krefeld, Germany
- Died
- January 23, 1986
- Cause of death
- Heart failure
- Nationality
- German
- Known for
- Art
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