Jean Tinguely - Motor der Kunst

Jean Tinguely (1925–1991) was one of the most innovative and important Swiss artists of the 20th century. His moving, machine-like sculptures made him a key representative of kinetic art and Nouveau Réalisme, which aimed to break the exalted status of fine art and integrate the reality of everyday life into art using new techniques and materials. Tinguely's often gigantic devices make it easy for children to engage with art playfully and inspire wonder or amusement in adults; they can be found in many places around the world. Behind this is a vibrant artistic life that is comprehensively described in this biography. From the famous Fasnachtsbrunnen to the enormous Expo sculpture Heureka and the field marshal machine Hannibal, as well as the fascinating Mengele Dance of Death, Dominik Müller guides us through Tinguely's life, his phases of work, and his meteoric rise.

On the occasion of Jean Tinguely's 100th birthday in May 2025, this richly illustrated biography is now available again in a revised edition. It reveals the person behind the radical artistic vision and brings to life Jean Tinguely's life, his meteoric rise, and his phases of work.