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Francis Alÿs

Belgian artist (born 1959)

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Born 1959 · age 67

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12 languages
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67
Born 1959
Known for
Bolero (Shoe Shine Blu…
2008

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Updated 2026-08-08

Francis Alÿs is a Belgian-born, Mexico-based artist. He works across art, architecture, and social practice. In 1986, Alÿs left behind his profession as an architect and relocated to Mexico City, where he lives and works.

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MusicBrainz
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فرانسيس اليس
wikipedia · arz.wikipedia.org
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Francis Alÿs
wikipedia · ca.wikipedia.org
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