Guy de Cointet
1934–1983
Introduction
Guy de Cointet (1934–1983) was a French-born artist based in California who created text and sculptural works, often combining them as props and stage sets in theatrical performance pieces.
Wikidata identifier
Q5622700
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Introduction
Active member of the Los Angeles art scene in the 1970s and early 1980s; many works have references to his native France. He was the son of a French general, and lived in several countries including Germany, Morocco, and Algeria. Although he was active in the US from 1965, he was not an American citizen.
Country of birth
France
Roles
Artist, author, calligrapher, cinematographer, conceptual artist, painter, performance artist, playwright, professor, sculptor, writer
ULAN identifier
500081145
Names
Guy de Cointet, Guy De Cointet
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