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Valie Export

Austrian media artist (1940-2026) · Austria · On the map · Artists · Died at 85

Waltraud Lehner, known professionally as Valie Export, was an Austrian avant-garde artist. She was best known for expanded cinema and provocative public performances. Her work also included video installations, computer animations, photography, sculpture, and publications on contemporary art.

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Austrian Decoration for Science and Art2005
City of Vienna Prize for Fine Arts1990
Decoration of Honour in Gold for Services to the State of Vienna
Great Golden Medal of Honour for Services to the Republic of Austria

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Country
Austria
Category
Artists
Type
Artist
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1940 to 2026 · aged 85

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