Wolf Vostell

German painter and sculptor (1932–1998)
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Wolf Vostell

Summary

Wolf Vostell is a human[1]. His place of birth was Leverkusen[2]. He was born on October 14, 1932[3]. He died in Berlin[4]. He died on April 3, 1998[5]. He worked as a sculptor[6], painter[7], video artist[8], illustrator[9], and photographer[10]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (64 views/month, #7,243 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Wolf Vostell's place of birth was Leverkusen[2].
  • Wolf Vostell died in Berlin[4].
  • Wolf Vostell was born on October 14, 1932[3].
  • Wolf Vostell was born on January 1, 1932[12].
  • Wolf Vostell was born on October 14, 1932[13].
  • Wolf Vostell died on April 3, 1998[5].
  • Wolf Vostell died on January 1, 1998[14].
  • Wolf Vostell died on April 3, 1998[15].
  • Wolf Vostell is buried at Civil Cemetery, Madrid[16].
  • Wolf Vostell was married to Mercedes Vostell[17].
  • Wolf Vostell held citizenship in Germany[18].
  • Wolf Vostell worked as a sculptor[6].
  • Wolf Vostell's professions included painter[7].
  • Wolf Vostell worked as a video artist[8].
  • Wolf Vostell worked as an illustrator[9].
  • Wolf Vostell's professions included photographer[10].
  • Wolf Vostell's professions included television producer[19].
  • Wolf Vostell's field of work was painting[20].
  • Wolf Vostell was educated at Kunstakademie Düsseldorf[21].
  • Wolf Vostell's education included a stint at Beaux-Arts de Paris[22].
  • A notable work attributed to Wolf Vostell is Ruhender Verkehr[23].
  • Wolf Vostell received the Berliner Bär[24].
  • Wolf Vostell is recorded as male[25].
  • Wolf Vostell's instance of is recorded as human[26].
  • Wolf Vostell is associated with the Fluxus movement[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Leverkusen[2], Wolf Vostell… Recorded date of birth include October 14, 1932[3] and January 1, 1932[12].

Education

Educated at Kunstakademie Düsseldorf[21], an art academy[28], in Germany[29], founded in 1773[30], headquartered in Düsseldorf[31] and Beaux-Arts de Paris[22], an art academy[32], in France[33], founded in 1797[34], headquartered in 6th arrondissement of Paris[35].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include sculptor[6], painter[7], video artist[8], illustrator[9], photographer[10], and television producer[19]. Wolf Vostell's field of work was painting[20].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Wolf Vostell is Ruhender Verkehr[23]. Things named for him include Museo Vostell-Malpartida[36], a museum[37], in Spain[38], founded in 1976[39], headquartered in Malpartida de Cáceres[40].

Recognition

Wolf Vostell received the Berliner Bär[24].

Personal Life

Among Wolf Vostell's spouses was Mercedes Vostell[17].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include April 3, 1998[5] and January 1, 1998[14]. Wolf Vostell passed away in Berlin[4]. He is buried at Civil Cemetery, Madrid[16].

Why It Matters

Wolf Vostell ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (64 views/month, #7,243 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 18 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[41] He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[42]

Entities named for him include Museo Vostell-Malpartida[36], a museum[37], in Spain[38], founded in 1976[39], headquartered in Malpartida de Cáceres[40].

FAQs

Where was Wolf Vostell born?

Born in Leverkusen[2], Wolf Vostell…

Where did Wolf Vostell die?

Wolf Vostell passed away in Berlin[4].

Who was Wolf Vostell married to?

Wolf Vostell's spouses include Mercedes Vostell[17].

What did Wolf Vostell do for work?

Wolf Vostell worked as sculptor[6], painter[7], video artist[8], illustrator[9], and photographer[10].

Where did Wolf Vostell go to school?

Wolf Vostell was educated at Kunstakademie Düsseldorf[21] and Beaux-Arts de Paris[22].

What awards did Wolf Vostell receive?

Honors received include Berliner Bär[24].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [25] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  5. [18] . Museum of Modern Art online collection. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [26] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [21] . wikidata.org.
  8. [22] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  10. [6] . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [7] . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [8] . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . medienkunstnetz.de. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  13. [9] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [10] . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [19] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  19. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [12] . San Francisco Museum of Modern Art online collection. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [13] . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [14] . San Francisco Museum of Modern Art online collection. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [15] . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [23] . wikidata.org.

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  1. [36] . wikidata.org. → on this site

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
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  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [41] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [42] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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