Joseph Beuys was born on May 12, 1921 in Germany. Fluxus, happening, and performance artist whose work acted as socio-political commentary and explored humanist themes. He was known for "Homogenous Infiltration for Piano" from 1966 and his anti-Ronald Reagan song, "Sonne statt Reagan," from 1982.
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💰Joseph Beuys Net worth: $1.9 Million
About
Fluxus, happening, and performance Artist whose work acted as socio-political commentary and explored humanist themes. He was known for "Homogenous Infiltration for Piano" from 1966 and his anti-Ronald Reagan song, "Sonne statt Reagan," from 1982.
Before Fame
He attended the Dusseldorf Academy of Fine Arts during the 1940s. He was a Luftwaffe volunteer in 1941 and trained as an aircraft radio operator with Heinz Sielmann.
Trivia
He created a huge-scale, socially themed sculptural work called the "7000 Oaks" project.
Family Life
His father was a merchant in Krefeld. He and his siblings were members of the Hitler Youth during the 1930s.
Associated With
He admired Franz Kline.
