Dennis Oppenheim
Dennis Oppenheim was an American conceptual artist known for his innovative and provocative works that often blurred the boundaries between art and the environment. Born on December 6, 1938, in Electric City, Washington, Oppenheim's career spanned several decades, during which he explored various mediums, including performance art, sculpture, and land art. He gained prominence in the 1960s and 1970s for his large-scale installations and public art projects that frequently engaged with natural landscapes. Oppenheim's work often reflected themes of transformation and the relationship between humanity and nature. He was a participant in many significant art movements and exhibitions, including early land art shows and conceptual art movements, and collaborated with contemporaries like Robert Smithson and Günther Uecker. Oppenheim passed away on January 14, 2011, leaving behind a legacy of thought-provoking art that challenged viewers' perceptions of their surroundings.
Born on Nov 30, 1938 (87 years old)
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| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
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| Denmark | 1 | 6.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 5,792,202 | 5,439 | $350,000 | 329$ |
| Totals | 1 | 5,792,202 | 5,439 | $350,000 | 329$ |
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Denmark:
Dennis Oppenheim is included in the group exhibition that examines the role of fathers.
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Switzerland:
Dennis Oppenheim was another artist who took part in the Land Art exhibition alongside Uecker.
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