Jochen Gerz Born in Berlin, 4 April 1940 Begins writing poems and prose 1958/63 Studies sinology, prehistory and English literature at the Universities of Cologne and Basle 1959 Translates Ezra Pound and Henri Gaudier-Brzeska 1960/61 Lives in London, works as journalist 1962/66 Lives in Basle, works as salesperson and publicist 1966 Lives in Paris, forms alternative publishing group Agentzia with A. Bouret, A Hubschmid, and J. F. Bory Begins combining photography and text 1968 Publishes first book, Footing (Paris Editions Approches) Begins performance work in public spaces 1969 Co-founds and works at Creches Sauvages (alternative kindergarten) 1972 Forms Company for the Practical Studies of Daily Life, in Aisne Begins installation and video works 1975/94 Frequent workshops, collaborations with students in art schools and universities in Europe and North America 1976 Exhibits at German Pavilion, Venice Biennale, with Beuys and Ruthenbeck 1977/87 Exhibits at Documenta VI and VIII in Kassel 1981 Stays frequently in British Columbia 1984 Collaborations with Esther Shalev-Gerz 1986 Monument Against Fascism in Hamburg (with Esther Shalev-Gerz) 1993 2146 Stones-Monument Against Racism in Saarbruecken 1995 The Bremen Questionnaire/Sine Somno Nihil 1997 The Feliferhof Geese

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