Pierre Huyghe [SEP] place of birth
Pierre Huyghe
Pierre Huyghe (born 11 September 1962) is a French artist who works in a variety of media from films and sculptures to public interventions and living systems.
Education.
Pierre Huyghe (pronounced "hweeg") was born in Paris in 1962. He lives and works in Paris and New York. He studied at the Ecole Nationale Supérieure des Arts Décoratifs in Paris.
Exhibitions.
He has had numerous international solo exhibitions at such venues as the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, Los Angeles
49th Venice Biennale
The 49th Venice Biennale, held in 2001, was an exhibition of international contemporary art, with 65 participating nations. The Venice Biennale takes place biennially in Venice, Italy. Prizewinners of the 49th Biennale included: Richard Serra and Cy Twombly (lifetime achievement), Janet Cardiff and George Bures Miller, Marisa Merz, Pierre Huyghe (International Prize), and Germany (best national participation).
Awards.
- Golden Lion for lifetime achievement: Richard Serra and Cy Twombly
- Golden Lion for