Bodys Isek Kingelez
Artist

Bodys Isek Kingelez

Nationality
Congolese
Born
1948
Died
2015

Biography

Bodys Isek Kingelez or Jean Baptiste (1948 – March 14, 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.
A white gallery staircase lit from a skylight
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