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Biography
Francis Alÿs, born in 1959 in Antwerp, Belgium, is an internationally renowned contemporary artist known for his works that question the boundaries between art and everyday life. After studying architecture at the Institut d'Architecture Saint-Luc in Tournai, he moved to Mexico City in 1986, where he gradually abandoned architecture to devote himself fully to art.
Alÿs' work is often conceptual and based on performance, video, photography, and installation. He is recognized for works that explore social, political, and geographical themes, often with a poetic or absurdist approach. His projects frequently involve urban interventions and marches, such as his iconic work "Paradox of Praxis I" (1997) , where he pushes a block of ice through the streets of Mexico City until it completely melts.
Alÿs has exhibited in many prestigious institutions around the world, including the Tate Modern in London, the MoMA in New York, and the Venice Biennale, where he represented the Belgian pavilion in 2001. His work is widely appreciated for its ability to capture complex realities through simple, symbolic gestures.
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BELGIUM
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- Groups: Contemporary Belgian Artists