Martin Kippenberger

German artist (1953–1997)
Person human Q736247
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Martin Kippenberger

Summary

Martin Kippenberger is a human[1]. Born in Dortmund[2], he… he was born on February 25, 1953[3]. He passed away in Vienna[4]. He died on March 7, 1997[5]. He worked as a sculptor[6], choreographer[7], photographer[8], painter[9], and university teacher[10]. He has Wikipedia articles in 32 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[11]

Key Facts

  • Born in Dortmund[2], Martin Kippenberger…
  • Martin Kippenberger died in Vienna[4].
  • Martin Kippenberger was born on February 25, 1953[3].
  • Martin Kippenberger died on March 7, 1997[5].
  • Burial took place at Jennersdorf Cemetery[12].
  • Among Martin Kippenberger's spouses was Elfie Semotan[13].
  • Martin Kippenberger held citizenship in Germany[14].
  • Martin Kippenberger's professions included sculptor[6].
  • Martin Kippenberger worked as a choreographer[7].
  • Martin Kippenberger's professions included photographer[8].
  • Martin Kippenberger's professions included painter[9].
  • Martin Kippenberger's professions included university teacher[10].
  • Martin Kippenberger's professions included illustrator[15].
  • Martin Kippenberger's field of work was conceptual art[16].
  • Martin Kippenberger's field of work was visual arts[17].
  • Martin Kippenberger's field of work was painting[18].
  • Martin Kippenberger's field of work was art of sculpture[19].
  • Martin Kippenberger's field of work was architecture[20].
  • Martin Kippenberger's field of work was applied arts[21].
  • Martin Kippenberger was employed by University of Kassel[22].
  • Martin Kippenberger was educated at Hochschule für bildende Künste Hamburg[23].
  • A notable work attributed to Martin Kippenberger is Zuerst die Füße[24].
  • Martin Kippenberger was influenced by Bernard Buffet[25].
  • Martin Kippenberger is recorded as male[26].
  • Martin Kippenberger's instance of is recorded as human[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Martin Kippenberger's place of birth was Dortmund[2]. He was born on February 25, 1953[3].

Education

Martin Kippenberger was educated at Hochschule für bildende Künste Hamburg[23].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include sculptor[6], choreographer[7], photographer[8], painter[9], university teacher[10], and illustrator[15]. Fields of work include conceptual art[16], an art movement[28], founded in 1960[29]; visual arts[17], a type of arts[30]; painting[18], a method[31]; art of sculpture[19], a type of arts[32]; architecture[20], an academic discipline[33]; and applied arts[21], a type of arts[34]. Among Martin Kippenberger's employers was University of Kassel[22].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Martin Kippenberger is Zuerst die Füße[24].

Personal Life

Martin Kippenberger was married to Elfie Semotan[13].

Death and Burial

Martin Kippenberger died on March 7, 1997[5]. He passed away in Vienna[4]. The cause of death was liver cancer[35]. He is buried at Jennersdorf Cemetery[12].

Why It Matters

Martin Kippenberger has Wikipedia articles in 32 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[11] He is known by 13 alternative names across languages and contexts.[36]

FAQs

Where was Martin Kippenberger born?

Martin Kippenberger was born in Dortmund[2].

Where did Martin Kippenberger die?

Martin Kippenberger passed away in Vienna[4].

Who was Martin Kippenberger married to?

Martin Kippenberger's spouses include Elfie Semotan[13].

What did Martin Kippenberger do for work?

Martin Kippenberger worked as sculptor[6], choreographer[7], photographer[8], painter[9], and university teacher[10].

Where did Martin Kippenberger go to school?

Martin Kippenberger was educated at Hochschule für bildende Künste Hamburg[23].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

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  10. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  22. [35] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [36] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 5w ago · Hannolans · 2026-09-04 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Stated in → —
    Has works in the collection → Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen, Städel Museum, Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofía +14
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  2. 6w ago · Linhuaclinic · 2026-08-24 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Rijksmuseum research library authority id → 60290
    Discogs artist id → 545934
    Wikiart id → martin-kippenberger
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