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Gottfried Helnwein


Born in October 8, 1948 in Vienna, Gottfried Helnwein is an Austrian-Irish fine artist, painter, photographer, installation and performance artist. He has worked as a painter, draftsman, photographer, muralist, sculptor, installation and performance artist, using a wide variety of techniques and media.

His early work consists mainly of hyper-realistic watercolors, depicting wounded children, as well as performances – often with children – in public spaces. Helnwein is concerned primarily with psychological and sociological anxiety, historical issues and political topics. As a result of this, his work is often considered provocative and controversial.