One of the prominent avant gardes of the '70s, Joseph Beuys is reflected with his most important students in Sakip Sabanci Museum in Istanbul.
Joseph Beuys being a pilot in WWII was rescued from his plane crash by the Siberians. His story became a self-myth, not making clear which parts are true- not important for his works anyway. Creating the myth as a focus point for his art is what counts. His works are currently exhibited in all the world's famous modern museums, such as Munich and New York. However knowing his myth can be a prerequisite of visiting his installations, since he often uses felt and fat as materials and is directly linked to how he is treated by the Siberians.
The picture is by Andy Warhol, with whom Beuys had frequent discussions..
Beuys believed 'life itself is a creative act.'
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