BEN (Benjamin Vautier)
French-Swiss · b. 1935
Performance, Installation, Text-based Art
DESCRIPTION
Benjamin Vautier, known simply as Ben, was a central figure of the Fluxus movement. Born in Naples and based in Nice, he became world-famous for his "écritures"—handwritten slogans on monochrome backgrounds that challenge the boundaries between art and life. He passed away in June 2024.