Otto Piene
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Summary
Otto Piene was born on April 18, 1928[1], in Bad Laasphe[2]. He died on July 17, 2014[3], in Berlin[4]. He worked as a sculptor[5], painter[6], draftsperson[7], graphic artist[8], and artist[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (451 views/month, #7,285 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Spouse: Elizabeth Goldring-Piene[11]
- Child: Chloe Piene[12]
- Country of citizenship: Germany[13]
- Field of work: kinetic art[14]
- Employer: Massachusetts Institute of Technology[15]
- Educated at: Kunstakademie Düsseldorf[16], University of Cologne[17]
- Notable work: Star Pit[18]
- Award received: Officer's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[19], Max Beckmann prize[20], Order of Merit of North Rhine-Westphalia[21], Konrad von Soest Award[22], honorary doctor of the University of Maryland[23], Leonardo da Vinci World Award of Arts[24], Kulturpreis der Sparkassen-Kulturstiftung Rheinland[25]
- Member of: Zero[26]
- Sex or gender: male[27]
- Movement: Zero[28]
- Commons category: Otto Piene[29]
- Archives at: Massachusetts Institute of Technology Libraries[30], Deutsches Kunstarchiv im Germanischen Nationalmuseum[31]
- Residence: Groton[32], Düsseldorf[33]
- Family name: Piene[34]
- Given name: Otto[35]
- Work location: Düsseldorf[36], Cambridge[37]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: German[38]
- Commons Creator page: Otto Piene[39]
- Name in native language: Otto Piene[40]
- Represented by: Sperone Westwater Gallery[41]
- Start of work period: January 1, 1955[42]
- End of work period: January 1, 2014[43]
Why It Matters
Otto Piene has Wikipedia articles in 12 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[44] He is known by 11 alternative names across languages and contexts.[45]
FAQs
Where was Otto Piene born?
Otto Piene was born in Bad Laasphe[2].
Where did Otto Piene die?
Otto Piene passed away in Berlin[4].
Who was Otto Piene married to?
Otto Piene's spouses include Elizabeth Goldring-Piene[11].
What did Otto Piene do for work?
Otto Piene worked as a sculptor[5], painter[6], draftsperson[7], graphic artist[8], and artist[9].
Where did Otto Piene go to school?
Otto Piene was educated at Kunstakademie Düsseldorf[16] and University of Cologne[17].
What awards did Otto Piene receive?
Honors received include Officer's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[19], Max Beckmann prize[20], Order of Merit of North Rhine-Westphalia[21], and Konrad von Soest Award[22].