| Annie Vautier | |
|---|---|
| Born | Catherine Anne Baricalla 12 July 1939 Monaco |
| Died | 5 June 2024 (aged 84) Nice, France |
| Occupation | Performance artist |
| Spouse | Ben Vautier (1964-2024) |
Catherine Anne Vautier (née Baricalla; 12 July 1939 – 5 June 2024) was a French performance artist.
Biography
Vautier was born in Monaco in 1939 and met her future husband in 1963. As a member of the Théâtre Total collective she participated in numerous performances. She appeared in her husbands exhibitions, publications and performances.
Vautier died on 5 June 2024 after suffering a stroke. Her husband of 60 years Ben Vautier committed suicide hours later. He left a message explaining that he could not live without her and that he decided to join her in death. The couple had a son and a daughter.
References
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- "Annie Vautier | A history of performance art on the Riviera from 1951 until now". performance-art.fr. Retrieved 2024-12-28.
- Rahimi, Rosa; Ataman, Joseph (2024-06-06). "French artist Ben dies aged 88, hours after his wife's death". CNN. Retrieved 2024-12-28.
- "French artist Ben Vautier, 88, dies by suicide hours after wife's death". The Independent. 2024-06-06. Retrieved 2024-12-28.
- ""Les génies ne restent jamais seuls", Annie Vautier était l'épouse de Ben et soutien inébranlable". France 3 Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur (in French). 2024-05-06. Retrieved 2024-12-28.
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