“It was simply impossible for human beings to bring their creative intention into the world in any other way than through action”. With this phrase, German artist Joseph Beuys (1921-1986) explained his idea of art; a tool that has the power to give shape to a better society.

This extensive retrospective, the first to be held in the UK, that the Tate dedicates to his work will describe his radical vision through three distinct sections; Actions, performances with a strong message of social and political involvement; Vitrines, used by Beuys to present the objects that he felt to be most interesting; and Environments, immense installations that were carried out mainly towards the end of his career. E.S.

4.2.2005 – 2.5.2005
Joseph Beuys
Tate Modern, Bankside, London  
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