Joseph Beuys is a man of many artistic titles, he is a sculptor, performance artist, installation artist and a graphic artist. Beuys was born in 1951 in Germany, he grew up middle class in a strong Catholic family. In 1940 he joined the military, and was trained as an airplane pilot. He fought in World War two, and was injured a numerous ammount of times. He was heald prisoner at the end of the war, after five years he was finally able to go home.
Afterward Beuys began to reshape his focus toward art, with the war as one of his main subjects. He began to sculpt large scale sculptures and put them on exhibit. He also produced many drawings and room installations. He even became involved in the artistic process of creating multiples. He was also a part of many political activist groups and called for reform, which he showcased in his work. Beuys continued to work and be a part of many exhibitions untill his death in 1986.
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