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	'''Joseph Beuys''' (12 May 1921 – 23 January 1986) was a German artist and a key figure in the development of [[performance art]], [[conceptual art]], and the [[Fluxus]] movement. His work is characterized by its use of unconventional materials and its focus on social and political themes.		'''Joseph Beuys''' (12 May 1921 – 23 January 1986) was a German artist and a key figure in the development of [[performance art]], [[conceptual art]], and the [[Fluxus]] movement. His work is characterized by its use of unconventional materials and its focus on social and political themes.
			[[File:Warhol_and_Beuys_by_Jodice.tif\|thumb\|Joseph Beuys with Andy Warhol\|left]]
	== Early Life and Education ==		== Early Life and Education ==
	Joseph Beuys was born in Krefeld, Germany, and grew up in the nearby town of Kleve. He showed an early interest in art and nature, which was encouraged by his teachers. Beuys studied at the [[Düsseldorf Academy of Fine Arts]], where he was influenced by the work of [[Ewald Mataré]].		Joseph Beuys was born in Krefeld, Germany, and grew up in the nearby town of Kleve. He showed an early interest in art and nature, which was encouraged by his teachers. Beuys studied at the [[Düsseldorf Academy of Fine Arts]], where he was influenced by the work of [[Ewald Mataré]].
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	== Influence and Legacy ==		== Influence and Legacy ==
	Beuys's influence extends beyond the art world into politics and education. He was a founding member of the German Green Party and advocated for environmental and social reforms. His teaching at the [[Düsseldorf Academy of Fine Arts]] inspired a generation of artists.		Beuys's influence extends beyond the art world into politics and education. He was a founding member of the German Green Party and advocated for environmental and social reforms. His teaching at the [[Düsseldorf Academy of Fine Arts]] inspired a generation of artists.

	~~[[File:Warhol_and_Beuys_by_Jodice.tif\|thumb\|Joseph Beuys with Andy Warhol]]~~

	== Also see ==		== Also see ==
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	* [https://www.josephbeuys.com Official Joseph Beuys website]		* [https://www.josephbeuys.com Official Joseph Beuys website]
	* [https://www.moma.org/artists/460 Museum of Modern Art: Joseph Beuys]		* [https://www.moma.org/artists/460 Museum of Modern Art: Joseph Beuys]

	~~[[File:Joseph_Beuys_Filtz_TV_by_Lothar_Wolleh.jpg\|thumb\|Joseph Beuys on Filz TV]]~~

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	~~[[File:BeuysAchberg78.jpg\|thumb]] [[File:Warhol and Beuys by Jodice.tif\|thumb]] [[File:Beuys-Piano.jpg\|thumb]] [[File:Joseph Beuys Filtz TV by Lothar Wolleh.jpg\|thumb]]~~ {{Infobox ~~person~~		{{Infobox artist
	\| name = Joseph Beuys		\| name = Joseph Beuys
	\| birth_date = {{birth date\|1921\|5\|12~~\|df=y~~}}		\| image = Beuys-Feldman-Gallery.jpg
			\| caption = Joseph Beuys at the Feldman Gallery
			\| birth_date = {{birth date\|df=yes\|1921\|5\|12}}
	\| birth_place = Krefeld, Germany		\| birth_place = Krefeld, Germany
	\| death_date = {{death date and age\|1986\|1\|23\|1921\|5\|12~~\|df=y~~}}		\| death_date = {{death date and age\|df=yes\|1986\|1\|23\|1921\|5\|12}}
	\| death_place = Düsseldorf, Germany		\| death_place = Düsseldorf, Germany
	\| nationality = German		\| nationality = German
	\| ~~occupation~~ = ~~Artist~~, ~~Sculptor~~, ~~Performance Artist~~		\| field = [[Performance art]], [[Sculpture]], [[Installation art]]
			\| movement = [[Fluxus]], [[Conceptual art]]
	}}		}}

	'''Joseph Beuys''' (12 May 1921 – 23 January 1986) was a German artist ~~known for his work as a sculptor, performance artist,~~ and ~~teacher. He was~~ a key figure in the development of the [[Fluxus]] movement ~~and is considered one of the most influential artists of the 20th century~~. ~~Beuys's~~ work is characterized by its ~~exploration~~ of ~~humanism,~~ social ~~philosophy,~~ and ~~anthroposophy~~.		'''Joseph Beuys''' (12 May 1921 – 23 January 1986) was a German artist and a key figure in the development of [[performance art]], [[conceptual art]], and the [[Fluxus]] movement. His work is characterized by its use of unconventional materials and its focus on social and political themes.

	== Early Life and Education ==		== Early Life and Education ==
	Joseph Beuys was born in Krefeld, Germany, and grew up in the nearby town of Kleve. ~~During World War II, he served as a pilot~~ in ~~the Luftwaffe~~, ~~the German Air Force~~. ~~After the war,~~ Beuys studied at the [[~~Kunstakademie~~ Düsseldorf]], where he ~~later became a professor~~.		Joseph Beuys was born in Krefeld, Germany, and grew up in the nearby town of Kleve. He showed an early interest in art and nature, which was encouraged by his teachers. Beuys studied at the [[Düsseldorf Academy of Fine Arts]], where he was influenced by the work of [[Ewald Mataré]].

	== Artistic Career ==		== Artistic Career ==
	Beuys's ~~artistic~~ career began in the 1950s, and ~~he quickly became known for his innovative approach to art~~. He was a leading figure in the [[Fluxus]] movement, which emphasized the process of creation over the finished product~~. Beuys's work~~ often involved ~~performance art, sculpture, and installations~~.		Beuys's career as an artist began in the 1950s, but he gained international recognition in the 1960s and 1970s. He was a leading figure in the [[Fluxus]] movement, which emphasized the process of creation over the finished product and often involved audience participation.

	=== Key Works ===		=== Key Works and Concepts ===
	~~Some of~~ Beuys~~'s most notable works include:~~		Beuys is known for his "[[social sculpture]]" concept, which posits that art can be a vehicle for social change. He believed that "everyone is an artist" and that art should be integrated into everyday life.

	* '''How to Explain Pictures to a Dead Hare''' (1965): A performance piece ~~in which~~ Beuys, with his head covered in honey and gold leaf, explained art to a dead hare.		* '''How to Explain Pictures to a Dead Hare''' (1965): A performance piece where Beuys, with his head covered in honey and gold leaf, explained art to a dead hare.
	* '''I Like America and America Likes Me''' (1974): ~~A performance in which~~ Beuys spent three days in a room with a coyote ~~in New York City.~~		* '''I Like America and America Likes Me''' (1974): Beuys spent three days in a room with a coyote, symbolizing a reconciliation between European and Native American cultures.
	* '''7000 Oaks''' (1982): A large-scale environmental project in which Beuys planted 7,~~000 oak trees in Kassel, Germany, each paired with~~ a ~~basalt stone~~.

	~~== Teaching and Influence ==~~		[[File:BeuysAchberg78.jpg\|thumb\|Joseph Beuys in Achberg, 1978]]
	~~Beuys was a professor at the~~ [[Kunstakademie Düsseldorf]] from 1961 to 1972. His teaching philosophy was based on the idea that "everyone is an artist," and he encouraged his students to explore their creativity and engage with social and political issues through art. Beuys~~'s influence extended beyond his students~~, ~~impacting the broader art world and movements such as [[Conceptual Art]] and [[Social Sculpture~~]].

	== ~~Social~~ and ~~Political Engagement~~ ==		=== Materials and Techniques ===
	Beuys ~~was deeply involved~~ in ~~social~~ and ~~political activism~~. ~~He was a founding member of the German Green Party~~ and ~~advocated for environmental sustainability and social reform. His concept of "[[Social Sculpture]]" proposed that society itself could be seen~~ as ~~a work of art, and that everyone had a role to play in shaping it~~.		Beuys often used materials such as felt, fat, and copper in his works, which he believed had symbolic and healing properties. These materials were often linked to his personal mythology and experiences, such as his wartime survival story.

	== Legacy ==		== Influence and Legacy ==
	~~Joseph~~ Beuys's ~~legacy is profound, with his ideas and works continuing to~~ influence ~~artists and thinkers around~~ the world. ~~His belief in~~ the ~~transformative power of art~~ and ~~his commitment to~~ social ~~change remain central to contemporary discussions about~~ the ~~role~~ of ~~art in society~~.		Beuys's influence extends beyond the art world into politics and education. He was a founding member of the German Green Party and advocated for environmental and social reforms. His teaching at the [[Düsseldorf Academy of Fine Arts]] inspired a generation of artists.

			[[File:Warhol_and_Beuys_by_Jodice.tif\|thumb\|Joseph Beuys with Andy Warhol]]

	== Also see ==		== Also see ==
	* [[Fluxus]]		* [[Fluxus]]
	* [[Conceptual ~~Art~~]]		* [[Conceptual art]]
	* [[Social ~~Sculpture~~]]		* [[Performance art]]
	* [[~~Kunstakademie~~ Düsseldorf]]		* [[Social sculpture]]
	* [[~~Performance~~ Art]]		* [[Düsseldorf Academy of Fine Arts]]

			== References ==
			* Tisdall, Caroline. ''Joseph Beuys''. Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, 1979.
			* Stachelhaus, Heiner. ''Joseph Beuys''. Abbeville Press, 1991.

			== External links ==
			* [https://www.josephbeuys.com Official Joseph Beuys website]
			* [https://www.moma.org/artists/460 Museum of Modern Art: Joseph Beuys]

	~~{{Authority control}}~~		[[File:Joseph_Beuys_Filtz_TV_by_Lothar_Wolleh.jpg\|thumb\|Joseph Beuys on Filz TV]]

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	[[Category:~~1986 deaths~~]]		[[Category:Performance artists]]

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	[[File:BeuysAchberg78.jpg\|thumb~~\|BeuysAchberg78~~]] [[~~file~~:~~Warhol_and_Beuys_by_Jodice~~.tif~~\|right~~\|thumb~~\|Warhol_and_Beuys_by_Jodice~~]] [[~~file~~:Beuys-Piano.jpg~~\|right~~\|thumb~~\|Beuys-Piano~~]] [[~~file~~:~~Joseph_Beuys_Filtz_TV_by_Lothar_Wolleh~~.jpg\|thumb~~\|Joseph_Beuys_Filtz_TV_by_Lothar_Wolleh~~]] ~~[[file:7thousand_oaks.jpg~~\|~~thumb~~\|~~7thousand_oaks]] [[file:Table_with_Accumulator_Beuys_Tate_Modern_AR00603.jpg~~\|~~thumb~~\|~~Table_with_Accumulator_Beuys_Tate_Modern_AR00603]] [[file:Joseph_Beuys_2021_stamp_of_Serbia.png~~\|~~thumb~~\|~~Joseph_Beuys_2021_stamp_of_Serbia]]~~ '''Joseph Beuys''' (12 May 1921 – 23 January 1986) was a German ~~[[conceptual~~ artist]], [[performance artist~~]], [[sculptor]], [[installation artist]]~~, [[~~graphic artist~~]]~~, [[art theorist]],~~ and ~~[[pedagogue]]. He~~ is ~~widely regarded as~~ one of the most influential artists of the 20th century. Beuys's ~~extensive~~ work is ~~grounded in concepts~~ of humanism, social philosophy, and [[anthroposophy~~]]; it culminates in his "extended definition of art" and the idea of social sculpture as a gesamtkunstwerk, for which he claimed a creative, participatory role in shaping society and politics~~.		[[File:BeuysAchberg78.jpg\|thumb]] [[File:Warhol and Beuys by Jodice.tif\|thumb]] [[File:Beuys-Piano.jpg\|thumb]] [[File:Joseph Beuys Filtz TV by Lothar Wolleh.jpg\|thumb]] {{Infobox person
			\| name = Joseph Beuys
			\| birth_date = {{birth date\|1921\|5\|12\|df=y}}
			\| birth_place = Krefeld, Germany
			\| death_date = {{death date and age\|1986\|1\|23\|1921\|5\|12\|df=y}}
			\| death_place = Düsseldorf, Germany
			\| nationality = German
			\| occupation = Artist, Sculptor, Performance Artist
			}}

			'''Joseph Beuys''' (12 May 1921 – 23 January 1986) was a German artist known for his work as a sculptor, performance artist, and teacher. He was a key figure in the development of the [[Fluxus]] movement and is considered one of the most influential artists of the 20th century. Beuys's work is characterized by its exploration of humanism, social philosophy, and anthroposophy.

	== Early Life and Education ==		== Early Life and Education ==
	Joseph Beuys was born in [[Krefeld]], Germany, ~~but~~ grew up in the nearby town of [[Kleve]]. During [[World War II]], he served as a [[Luftwaffe~~]] radio operator and was severely injured when his plane was shot down in~~ the [[~~Crimea~~]]~~. This experience profoundly influenced his later work~~, ~~particularly his use of materials such as felt and fat, which~~ he ~~claimed were used by nomadic [[Tatar]] tribesmen to heal his wounds~~.		Joseph Beuys was born in Krefeld, Germany, and grew up in the nearby town of Kleve. During World War II, he served as a pilot in the Luftwaffe, the German Air Force. After the war, Beuys studied at the [[Kunstakademie Düsseldorf]], where he later became a professor.

	== Artistic Career ==		== Artistic Career ==
	Beuys ~~studied at~~ the ~~[[Düsseldorf Academy of Fine Arts]] under [[Ewald Mataré]]~~ and ~~later~~ became a ~~professor there. His early works were influenced by~~ [[Fluxus]], ~~a movement that~~ emphasized the ~~artistic~~ process over the finished product. Beuys's ~~performances~~, ~~known as "actions~~,~~" often involved ritualistic elements and were intended to provoke thought and discussion about social~~ and ~~political issues~~.		Beuys's artistic career began in the 1950s, and he quickly became known for his innovative approach to art. He was a leading figure in the [[Fluxus]] movement, which emphasized the process of creation over the finished product. Beuys's work often involved performance art, sculpture, and installations.

	=== ~~Notable~~ Works ===		=== Key Works ===
	* '''How to Explain Pictures to a Dead Hare''' (1965): In this performance, Beuys covered his head with honey and gold leaf and whispered explanations of ~~his drawings to a dead hare he carried in his arms.~~		Some of Beuys's most notable works include:
	* '''I Like America and America Likes Me''' (1974): Beuys ~~spent three days in a room with a live coyote, symbolizing the relationship between European settlers and Native Americans.~~
	* '~~''7000 Oaks''' (1982)~~: ~~A long-term environmental project in which Beuys and volunteers planted 7,000 oak trees in [[Kassel]], each paired with a basalt stone.~~

	== ~~Social~~ and ~~Political Activism~~ ==		* '''How to Explain Pictures to a Dead Hare''' (1965): A performance piece in which Beuys, with his head covered in honey and gold leaf, explained art to a dead hare.
	Beuys was a ~~founding member of~~ the [[~~German Student Party~~]] and ~~later~~ the [[~~Green Party~~]] in ~~Germany~~. He ~~believed in~~ the ~~democratization of art~~ and ~~education~~ and ~~was an advocate for direct democracy~~. His concept of "~~social sculpture~~" proposed that society ~~as a whole~~ could be seen as ~~one great~~ work of art, ~~with each individual contributing creatively~~ to ~~its~~ shaping.		* '''I Like America and America Likes Me''' (1974): A performance in which Beuys spent three days in a room with a coyote in New York City.
			* '''7000 Oaks''' (1982): A large-scale environmental project in which Beuys planted 7,000 oak trees in Kassel, Germany, each paired with a basalt stone.

			== Teaching and Influence ==
			Beuys was a professor at the [[Kunstakademie Düsseldorf]] from 1961 to 1972. His teaching philosophy was based on the idea that "everyone is an artist," and he encouraged his students to explore their creativity and engage with social and political issues through art. Beuys's influence extended beyond his students, impacting the broader art world and movements such as [[Conceptual Art]] and [[Social Sculpture]].

			== Social and Political Engagement ==
			Beuys was deeply involved in social and political activism. He was a founding member of the German Green Party and advocated for environmental sustainability and social reform. His concept of "[[Social Sculpture]]" proposed that society itself could be seen as a work of art, and that everyone had a role to play in shaping it.

	== Legacy ==		== Legacy ==
	Joseph Beuys's influence ~~extends beyond~~ the ~~art~~ world ~~into social and political realms~~. His ~~ideas about~~ the ~~role~~ of ~~the artist in society~~ and ~~the potential for art~~ to ~~bring about~~ social change ~~continue~~ to ~~inspire~~ contemporary ~~artists and activists~~.		Joseph Beuys's legacy is profound, with his ideas and works continuing to influence artists and thinkers around the world. His belief in the transformative power of art and his commitment to social change remain central to contemporary discussions about the role of art in society.

	== ~~Related Pages~~ ==		== Also see ==
	* [[Conceptual art]]
	* [[Performance art]]
	* [[Fluxus]]		* [[Fluxus]]
	* [[~~Social sculpture~~]]		* [[Conceptual Art]]
	* [[~~Anthroposophy~~]]		* [[Social Sculpture]]
	* [[Düsseldorf ~~Academy of Fine Arts~~]]		* [[Kunstakademie Düsseldorf]]
	* [[~~Green Party (Germany)~~]]		* [[Performance Art]]

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			[[Category:Fluxus]]
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	[[Category:1986 deaths]]		[[Category:1986 deaths]]
	~~[[Category:German conceptual artists]]~~
	~~[[Category:German performance artists]]~~
	~~[[Category:German sculptors]]~~
	~~[[Category:German installation artists]]~~
	~~[[Category:German graphic artists]]~~
	~~[[Category:German art theorists]]~~
	~~[[Category:German educators]]~~
	~~[[Category:Fluxus]]~~
	~~[[Category:People from Krefeld]]~~
	~~[[Category:People from Kleve]]~~
	~~[[Category:World War II pilots]]~~

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[[File:BeuysAchberg78.jpg|thumb|BeuysAchberg78]] [[file:Warhol_and_Beuys_by_Jodice.tif|right|thumb|Warhol_and_Beuys_by_Jodice]] [[file:Beuys-Piano.jpg|right|thumb|Beuys-Piano]] [[file:Joseph_Beuys_Filtz_TV_by_Lothar_Wolleh.jpg|thumb|Joseph_Beuys_Filtz_TV_by_Lothar_Wolleh]] [[file:7thousand_oaks.jpg|thumb|7thousand_oaks]] [[file:Table_with_Accumulator_Beuys_Tate_Modern_AR00603.jpg|thumb|Table_with_Accumulator_Beuys_Tate_Modern_AR00603]] [[file:Joseph_Beuys_2021_stamp_of_Serbia.png|thumb|Joseph_Beuys_2021_stamp_of_Serbia]] '''Joseph Beuys''' (12 May 1921 – 23 January 1986) was a German [[conceptual artist]], [[performance artist]], [[sculptor]], [[installation artist]], [[graphic artist]], [[art theorist]], and [[pedagogue]]. He is widely regarded as one of the most influential artists of the 20th century. Beuys's extensive work is grounded in concepts of humanism, social philosophy, and [[anthroposophy]]; it culminates in his "extended definition of art" and the idea of social sculpture as a gesamtkunstwerk, for which he claimed a creative, participatory role in shaping society and politics.

== Early Life and Education ==
Joseph Beuys was born in [[Krefeld]], Germany, but grew up in the nearby town of [[Kleve]]. During [[World War II]], he served as a [[Luftwaffe]] radio operator and was severely injured when his plane was shot down in the [[Crimea]]. This experience profoundly influenced his later work, particularly his use of materials such as felt and fat, which he claimed were used by nomadic [[Tatar]] tribesmen to heal his wounds.

== Artistic Career ==
Beuys studied at the [[Düsseldorf Academy of Fine Arts]] under [[Ewald Mataré]] and later became a professor there. His early works were influenced by [[Fluxus]], a movement that emphasized the artistic process over the finished product. Beuys's performances, known as "actions," often involved ritualistic elements and were intended to provoke thought and discussion about social and political issues.

=== Notable Works ===
* '''How to Explain Pictures to a Dead Hare''' (1965): In this performance, Beuys covered his head with honey and gold leaf and whispered explanations of his drawings to a dead hare he carried in his arms.
* '''I Like America and America Likes Me''' (1974): Beuys spent three days in a room with a live coyote, symbolizing the relationship between European settlers and Native Americans.
* '''7000 Oaks''' (1982): A long-term environmental project in which Beuys and volunteers planted 7,000 oak trees in [[Kassel]], each paired with a basalt stone.

== Social and Political Activism ==
Beuys was a founding member of the [[German Student Party]] and later the [[Green Party]] in Germany. He believed in the democratization of art and education and was an advocate for direct democracy. His concept of "social sculpture" proposed that society as a whole could be seen as one great work of art, with each individual contributing creatively to its shaping.

== Legacy ==
Joseph Beuys's influence extends beyond the art world into social and political realms. His ideas about the role of the artist in society and the potential for art to bring about social change continue to inspire contemporary artists and activists.

== Related Pages ==
* [[Conceptual art]]
* [[Performance art]]
* [[Fluxus]]
* [[Social sculpture]]
* [[Anthroposophy]]
* [[Düsseldorf Academy of Fine Arts]]
* [[Green Party (Germany)]]

== Categories ==
[[Category:1921 births]]
[[Category:1986 deaths]]
[[Category:German conceptual artists]]
[[Category:German performance artists]]
[[Category:German sculptors]]
[[Category:German installation artists]]
[[Category:German graphic artists]]
[[Category:German art theorists]]
[[Category:German educators]]
[[Category:Fluxus]]
[[Category:People from Krefeld]]
[[Category:People from Kleve]]
[[Category:World War II pilots]]

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