Juan Muñoz

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Juan Muñoz was a prominent Spanish sculptor and installation artist known for his enigmatic figurative works and influential role in late 20th-century contemporary art.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf human
sculptor
activePeriod late 20th century
causeOfDeath heart attack
countryOfBirth Spain
countryOfCitizenship Spain
countryOfDeath Spain
dateOfBirth 1953-06-17
dateOfDeath 2001-08-28
familyName Muñoz
fieldOfWork figurative art
installation art
sculpture
genre figurative sculpture
site-specific installation
givenName Juan
hasCharacteristic explored themes of isolation and communication
frequently depicted anonymous, uncanny characters
often arranged figures in groups suggesting conversations
often used life-sized human figures
influencedBy Conceptual art
Minimalism
theatrical staging
languageOfWorkOrName Spanish
movement contemporary art
postmodern art
name Juan Muñoz
nationality Spanish
notableExhibition represented Spain at the Venice Biennale
notableFor enigmatic figurative sculptures
influential role in late 20th-century contemporary art
installation works with human figures
notableWork Conversation Piece
Double Bind
Many Times
The Wasteland
occupation installation artist
sculptor
visual artist
placeOfBirth Madrid
placeOfDeath Ibiza
linked to: Ibiza, Spain
sexOrGender male
spouse Cristina Iglesias
workLocation London
linked to: London, England

Madrid

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