Ben – École de Nice / Fluxus Full name: Benjamin Vautier Place of birth: Naples, Italy
Artistic movement: Fluxus, Conceptual Art Artistic career
Ben began his career in Nice in the 1950s, inspired by Fluxus and conceptual movements. He explored text and language art, using words as his main tool. His works question society, art, and everyday life. He is known for his phrase-based paintings, performances, and interactive installations. He collaborated with many artists from the Nouveau Réalisme and Fluxus movements, participating in international exhibitions that redefined the boundaries of art. Major works
"Tout est art" (“Everything is art”): A reflection on the definition of art. "Rien n’est interdit" (“Nothing is forbidden”): An emblematic work about artistic freedom. Interactive performances and textual installations from the 1960s to the 1980s. Quote
"Everything is art and everyone is an artist."
