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Christian Boltanski

1944-09-06 – 2021-07-14

Portrait of Christian Boltanski
Christian Boltanski photographed in his studio by Bracha L. Ettinger in 1990, for the artist book 'Matrix et le Voyage à Jerusalem de C.B.', 1991Credit: Christian-Boltanski_(1).jpg: Bracha L. Ettinger from Paris, France derivative work: Badzil (talk)

Life & Legacy

Christian Liberté Boltanski (6 September 1944 – 14 July 2021) was a French sculptor, photographer, painter, and film maker. He is best known for his photography installations and contemporary French conceptual style.

Occupation & Career

painter, visual artist, photographer, sculptor, illustrator, filmmaker, conceptual artist, new media artist, artist, multimedia artist

Accomplishments, Inventions & Publications

Knight of the Legion of Honour; Goslarer Kaiserring; Aachen Art Prize; Praemium Imperiale; Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres‎; Adenauer-de Gaulle Prize; The Order of the Rising Sun, Gold and Silver Rays; Murmures; Personnes; La Réserve des Suisses Morts; Les Archives du Cœur

Legacy Highlights

Honors & Awards

Aachen Art Prize · Adenauer-de Gaulle Prize · Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres‎ · Goslarer Kaiserring · Knight of the Legion of Honour · Praemium Imperiale · The Order of the Rising Sun, Gold and Silver Rays

Employer

Beaux-Arts de Paris

Notable Work

La Réserve des Suisses Morts · Les Archives du Cœur · Murmures · Personnes

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Sources & Provenance

  1. Wikidata population candidate Q705225 — wikidata View source

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