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Valie Export

Austrian media artist

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born: 1940
died: 2026
age at death: 85
known for: film director, visual artist, university teacher

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who valie export is

Waltraud Lehner, known professionally as Valie Export, was an Austrian avant-garde artist. She was best known for expanded cinema and provocative public performances. Her work also included video installations, computer animations, photography, sculpture, and publications on contemporary art.

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