Dieter Roth
Swiss artist (1930-1998)
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Summary
Dieter Roth was born on April 21, 1930[1], in Hanover[2]. He died on June 5, 1998[3], in Basel[4]. He worked as a painter[5], writer[6], sculptor[7], designer[8], and photographer[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (540 views/month, #7,266 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Iceland[11]
- Country of citizenship: Switzerland[12], Germany[13]
- Occupation: graphic artist[14], poet[15], visual artist[16], artist[17], installation artist[18], musician[19]
- Field of work: painting[20]
- Award received: Berliner Kunstpreis[21], Lichtwark Prize[22]
- Sex or gender: male[23]
- Movement: Fluxus[24]
- Commons category: Dieter Roth[25]
- Unmarried partner: Dorothy Iannone[26]
- Cause of death: myocardial infarction[27]
- Family name: Roth[28]
- Given name: Dieter[29]
- Described at URL: https://www.solisprints.co.uk/pages/artist-dieter-roth[30]
- Student of: Eugen Jordi[31]
- Manner of death: natural causes[32]
- Municipal affiliation of a Swiss national: Fahrni[33]
- Described by source: UbuWeb[34]
- Participant in: 4. documenta[35], Documenta 11[36]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: German[37]
Why It Matters
Dieter Roth has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[38] He is known by 63 alternative names across languages and contexts.[39]
FAQs
Where was Dieter Roth born?
Dieter Roth's place of birth was Hanover[2].
Where did Dieter Roth die?
Dieter Roth passed away in Basel[4].
What did Dieter Roth do for work?
Dieter Roth worked as a painter[5], writer[6], sculptor[7], designer[8], and photographer[9].
What awards did Dieter Roth receive?
Honors received include Berliner Kunstpreis[21] and Lichtwark Prize[22].