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Bodys Isek Kingelez

1948–2015

Untitled 2001
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Biography

Bodys Isek Kingelez or Jean Baptiste (1948 – 14 March 2015) was a Congolese sculptor and artist known for his models of fantastic cities, made of cardboard, paper, tape and other commonplace materials. His work has been presented in numerous exhibitions around the globe, including exhibitions at the Centre Georges Pompidou in Paris and the Museum of Modern Art in New York and at the documenta XI in Kassel.

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    Bodys Isek Kingelez
    2001
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    Bodys Isek Kingelez
    2001
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