Jean TinguelySwiss, 1925–1991Meta-Mécanique
Can I see it?
Not on view at present
Where is “Meta-Mécanique” now? Collection: The Museum of Modern Art, New York. Not on view at present. Checked September 22, 2026.
The Museum of Modern Art
New York, United States
It belongs to the collection, but is not on display at present.
- Checked
- Source
- The museum
Details
- Accession number
- 1077.1983
In the catalog
Sources
- The Museum of Modern Art
- Image: The Museum of Modern Art — © the artist or rights holder
In the life of Jean Tinguely
The whole life1952
Moves to Paris
Together with his wife, the artist Eva Aeppli, Tinguely moves to Paris to pursue a career in art. In the mid-twentieth century he belonged to the Parisian avant-garde.
after 1952
Meets Niki de Saint Phalle
Tinguely meets his future wife; they will later become permanent collaborators and marry in 1971.
after 1952
Becomes close to Brancusi and Yves Klein
After moving to Paris, Tinguely becomes close to Brancusi and Yves Klein, with whom he takes part in several joint exhibitions.
