Meta-Mécanique

Meta-Mécanique

Jean TinguelyWW-1954-M070786
1954·Wire, metal, and winch handle·24 x 15 3/8 x 11 3/4" (61 x 39 x 29.8 cm)

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Year
1954
Dimensions
24 x 15 3/8 x 11 3/4" (61 x 39 x 29.8 cm)

Artist

Jean Tinguely
Jean Tinguely

Sculpture

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.

Fribourg, Switzerland

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Year
1954
Dimensions
24 x 15 3/8 x 11 3/4" (61 x 39 x 29.8 cm)
Watts ID
WW-1954-M070786

Source

Source
moma
Status
verified

Artist

Jean Tinguely

Jean Tinguely

Sculpture

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