Joseph Beuys

Joseph Beuys has had an enormous effect on comtemporary definitions of what is art and who are artists. A German Pilot shot down in WWII, he was saved by a group of native people by being wrapped in felt and fat- a treatment for burns that saved his life. After the War he dedicated his life to making art that challenges all of us to become more human. Check out one of his installations and listen to his thoughts on art.