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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