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Christian Boltanski

1944–2021

The Reserve of Dead Swiss 1990
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Biography

Christian Liberté Boltanski (6 September 1944 – 14 July 2021) was a French sculptor, photographer, painter, and film maker. He is best known for his photography installations and contemporary French conceptual style.

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    Christian Boltanski
    1990

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