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Joseph Kosuth

TRACES: Joseph Kosuth

Today is the occasion to bear in mind the American artist and theoretician, a founder and leading figure of the Conceptual Art …

Claes Oldenburg

TRACES: Claes Oldenburg

Today is the occasion to bear in mind Claes Oldenburg (28/1/1929-18/7/2022), the king of Pop Sculpture since the early ’60s. Whereas Pop …

Barnett Newman

TRACES: Barnett Newman

Today is the occasion to bear in mind the painter and theorist Barnett Newman (29/1/1905-4/7/1970), he is variously named as a member …

Marcel Broodthaers

TRACES: Marcel Broodthaers

Today is the occasion to bear in mind the Belgian artist, poet and filmmaker Marcel Broodthaers (28/1/1924-28/1/1976). Although he produced art for …

Ettore Spalletti

TRACES: Ettore Spalletti

Today is the occasion to bear in mind Ettore Spalletti (26/1/1940-11/10/2019). Ascribable to the Minimal tendency, his research has focused since the …

TRACES: Barbara Kruger

Today is the occasion to bear in mind the American Conceptual artist Barbara Kruger (26/1/1945- ), she layers found photographs from existing …

Vito Acconci

TRACES: Vito Acconci

Today is the occasion to bear in mind Vito Acconci (24/1/1940-27/4/2017), best known for his provocative and often radical art-making practices. Acconci …

Ruth Asawa

TRACES: Ruth Asawa

Today is the occasion to bear in mind Ruth Asawa (24/1/1926-5/8/2013), an artist best known for her sculptures “crocheted” from metal wire, …

George Lappas

TRACES: George Lappas

Today is the occasion to bear in mind George Lappas (1950-24/1/2016), one of the innovative and restless artists of the generation of …

Georg Baselitz

TRACES: Georg Baselitz

Today is the occasion to bear in mind Georg Baselitz (23/1/1938- ). He has had a profound influence on international art since …

Jeff Koons

TRACES: Jeff Koons

Today is the occasion to bear in mind Jeff Koons (21/1/1955 – ), one of a number of American artists to emerge …

Janine Antoni

TRACES: Janine Antoni

Today is the occasion to bear in mind Janine Antoni (19/1/1964- ). When she performed “Loving Care” in 1993, she moved herself …

TRACES: Cindy Sherman

Today is the occasion to bear in mind Cindy Sherman (19/1/1954- ), by turning the camera on herself her work continually re-examines …

Kiki Smith

TRACES: Kiki Smith

Today is the occasion to bear in mind Kiki Smith (18/1/1954- ), who has been known since the 1980s for her multidisciplinary …

Andreas Gursky

TRACES: Andreas Gursky

Today is the occasion to bear in mind the German Photographer Andreas Gursky (15/1/1955- ), who is widely regarded as one of …

Eva Hesse

TRACES: Eva Hesse

Today is the occasion to bear in mind Eva Hesse (11/1/1936-29/5/1970). She  was one of the great artists of the 1960s, and …

TRACES: Harun Farocki

Today is the occasion to bear in mind Harun Farocki (9/1/1944-30/7/2014), author, filmmaker and curator, his impact and influence on culture, within …

Robert Longo

TRACES: Robert Longo

Today is the occasion to bear in mind the American artist, filmmaker, photographer and musician, Robert Longo (7/1/1953- ). He worked with …

Robert Smithson

TRACES: Robert Smithson

Today is the occasion to bear in mind Robert Smithson (2/1/1938-20/7/1973), one of the most influential artists of the 20th Century. Smithson …

TRACES: Mario Merz

Today is the occasion to bear in mind a key member of Arte Povera, Mario Merz (1/1/1925-9/11/2003), who drew the guiding lines …