Günter Brus
Günter Brus was an Austrian painter, performance artist, graphic artist, experimental filmmaker, and writer.
Career Journey
Background
- Born in
- Ardning
- Educated at
- HTBLVA Graz-OrtweinschuleAcademy of Fine Arts Vienna
- Awards
- 🏆 Ehrenzeichen des Landes Steiermark für Wissenschaft, Forschung und Kunst🏆 City of Vienna Prize for Fine Arts
Trending & Selected Quotes
Trending topics shown first"It′s always seemed odd to me that people don′t paint with both hands. I mean, if I′m technically so shackled that I can′t paint with my hair, stomach or bottom, what about my other hand? You′ve got to…"
"Creative children do not paint. They mess around. If they have to draw,creative children always end up being the ridiculous kind of child,who produces childern′s drawings Creative children wipe spinac…"
"Art is created in a state of delirium. Anyting else is the restoration of monuments. Collectors are artist that do not have a home. they have to make one for themselves."
"Pure painting or the art of drawing whose point of departure is based on purely formal criteria is,in my opinion, passé. I do not reject it if other artists make attempts,but as far as I am concerned,…"
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Timeline
1938
Born
Birth2024
Died
Death
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