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Jean Tinguely

Swiss sculptor (1925–1991)

  • Fame55.7
  • Momentum1.1
  • Switzerland rank#227
Source-basedFalling
  • Fame55.7
  • Momentum1.1
  • Switzerland rank#227
  • Wikipedia11.8K
Lived 1925–1991, aged 66Switzerland
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  • Wikipedia
    34 languages
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  • Rank in Switzerland
    #227
    Artists
  • Era
    1925–1991
    Aged 66
  • Known for
    Niki de Saint Phalle –…
    1995
Summary
Updated 2026-06-21

Jean Tinguely was a Swiss sculptor best known for his kinetic art sculptural machines that extended the Dada tradition into the later part of the 20th century. Tinguely's art satirized automation and the technological overproduction of material goods.

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55.7
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Momentum1.1
Historical23.8
Source confidence65.0
Completeness75.0
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