Niki de Saint Phalle – Pontus Hulten Fabrieksprijs

Niki de Saint Phalle (1930 2002) was one of the most unconventional artists of twentieth century. Her work eludes art-historical definition, ranging from oil paintings in the fifties to her tirs and expressive assemblages of junk. Her signature Nanas, small figurines made from wool, fabric, and papier-mâché, eventually grew into imposing and potentially ominous sculptures. Niki de Saint Phalle was not just a sculptor and a painter; her large-scale creations posted internationally from Israel to California