Joseph Beuys

Joseph Beuys was a sculpture and performance artist that worked within the Fluxux movement during the 1960's. He was deeply involved with German politics. I found it interesting that the hat that he is recognized for always wearing was to cover up a war wound.The wound earned him a "wound badge" awarded by the Nazis which was the most highly honored, since it had to be "bought with blood". Although Beuys is highly against war and Nazism, his art was highly influenced by many of his experiences and views on the war and politics.