Benjamin Vautier, a French Fluxus artist known for his playful painted phrases, has died, aged 88
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Ben Vautier, a core member of Fluxus, died at 88 by suicide shortly after his wife's passing. Known for paintings with witty and profound text, his work gained mass appeal in France.
French President Macron recognized Ben's impact, describing his art as a blend of freedom, poetry, lightness, and depth. The French Cultural Minister Dati hailed Ben as a legend, noting his 12,000 artistic creations and the mark he left in French culture.
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