Günter Brus
Austrian artist (1938–2024)
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Summary
Günter Brus was born on September 27, 1938[1], in Ardning[2]. He died on February 10, 2024[3], in Graz[4]. He worked as a painter[5], writer[6], photographer[7], film director[8], and poet[9].
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: Austria[10]
- Occupation: draftsperson[11], performance artist[12], graphic artist[13], visual artist[14], artist[15]
- Field of work: visual art activity[16], film[17], performance artwork[18]
- Educated at: Academy of Fine Arts Vienna[19], HTBLVA Graz-Ortweinschule[20]
- Award received: City of Vienna Prize for Fine Arts[21], Ehrenzeichen des Landes Steiermark für Wissenschaft, Forschung und Kunst[22], Österreichischer Kunstpreis für Bildende Kunst[23]
- Sex or gender: male[24]
- Movement: Viennese Actionism[25]
- Family name: Brus[26]
- Given name: Günther[27]
- Floruit: January 1, 1986[28]
- Participant in: Documenta 5[29], Documenta 6[30], documenta 7[31], Günter Brus exhibition belgium[32]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: German[33]
FAQs
Where was Günter Brus born?
Günter Brus's place of birth was Ardning[2].
Where did Günter Brus die?
Günter Brus passed away in Graz[4].
What did Günter Brus do for work?
Günter Brus worked as a painter[5], writer[6], photographer[7], film director[8], and poet[9].
Where did Günter Brus go to school?
Günter Brus was educated at Academy of Fine Arts Vienna[19] and HTBLVA Graz-Ortweinschule[20].
What awards did Günter Brus receive?
Honors received include City of Vienna Prize for Fine Arts[21], Ehrenzeichen des Landes Steiermark für Wissenschaft, Forschung und Kunst[22], and Österreichischer Kunstpreis für Bildende Kunst[23].