Martin Kippenberger
German artist (1953–1997)
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Summary
Martin Kippenberger was born on February 25, 1953[1], in Dortmund[2]. He died on March 7, 1997[3], in Vienna[4]. He worked as a sculptor[5], choreographer[6], photographer[7], painter[8], and university teacher[9]. He has Wikipedia articles in 32 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[10]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Jennersdorf Cemetery[11]
- Spouse: Elfie Semotan[12]
- Country of citizenship: Germany[13]
- Occupation: illustrator[14], conceptual artist[15], installation artist[16], visual artist[17], designer[18], artist[19], performance artist[20], actor[21]
- Field of work: conceptual art[22], visual arts[23], painting[24], art of sculpture[25], architecture[26], applied arts[27], photography[28]
- Employer: University of Kassel[29]
- Educated at: Hochschule für bildende Künste Hamburg[30]
- Notable work: Zuerst die Füße[31]
- Influenced by: Bernard Buffet[32]
- Sex or gender: male[33]
- Movement: abstract art[34], mail art[35]
- Genre: abstract art[36]
- Commons category: Martin Kippenberger[37]
- Cause of death: liver cancer[38]
- Family name: Kippenberger[39]
- Given name: Martin[40]
- Topic's main category: Category:Martin Kippenberger[41]
- Work location: Essen[42]
- Manner of death: natural causes[43]
- Described by source: UbuWeb[44]
- Participant in: documenta x[45]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: German[46]
- Name in native language: Martin Kippenberger[47]
- Represented by: Skarstedt Gallery[48], Galerie Gisela Capitain[49]
Why It Matters
Martin Kippenberger is known by 13 alternative names across languages and contexts.[50]
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[12].
What did Martin Kippenberger do for work?
Martin Kippenberger worked as a sculptor[5], choreographer[6], photographer[7], painter[8], and university teacher[9].
Where did Martin Kippenberger go to school?
Martin Kippenberger was educated at Hochschule für bildende Künste Hamburg[30].