Takis (1925 - 2019)
1925-10-29Athens, Greece2019-08-09Athens, GreeceGreece
Takis
Panayiotis Vassilakis (Greek: Παναγιώτης Βασιλάκης), also known as Takis (Greek: Τάκις), was a self-taught Greek artist known for his kinetic sculptures. He exhibited his artworks in Europe and the United States. Popular in France, his works can be found in public locations in and around Paris, as well as at the Athens-based Takis Foundation Research Center for the Arts and Sciences.
Date and place of birt: | 29 october 1925, Athens, Greece |
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Date and place of death: | 9 august 2019, Athens, Greece |
Nationality: | Greece |
Period of activity: | XX, XXI century |
Specialization: | Artist, Media artist, Sculptor |
Genre: | Figurative art, Performance art |
Art style: | Abstract art, Kinetic art, Contemporary art |
Technique: | Installation |