Renowned 'Eat Art' Pioneer Daniel Spoerri Passes Away at 94

The Swiss-Romanian artist, celebrated for transforming dining remnants into art, died in Vienna, leaving a legacy in post-war European avant-garde circles.

Daniel Spoerri, known for his 'Fallenbilder' artworks made from leftover meals, died at 94 in Vienna.
Spoerri was a pivotal figure in the 'Eat Art' movement, which began in 1959 when he preserved meal remnants as art.
He was a founding member of the Nouveau Réalisme movement, challenging traditional art concepts with everyday objects.
Born in Romania, Spoerri's family fled to Switzerland during WWII; he later became a key figure in Paris's 1960s art scene.
Spoerri's influence extended to teaching at the Munich Art Academy and establishing a sculpture garden in Tuscany.