Joseph Beuys
1921–1986 (age 65)
artist/sculptor
Biography
Joseph Beuys (1921–1986) was an artist and sculptor whose imagination embraced the world as a space of healing and transformation. Through his work, lectures, and public engagements, he encouraged people to see creativity as a collective responsibility and to understand art as a force for social change.
His ideas on social sculpture and ecological stewardship continue to inspire artists and thinkers across borders, reminding us that every person carries the potential to shape society. He is commemorated with respect near the expanse of the North Sea, in keeping with his lifelong dialogue with nature and the human community.