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Peter Stämpfli

1937 – 2026

Swiss-French painter

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Lived 1937 – 2026 (aged 88). Peter Stämpfli was a Swiss and French printmaker, painter and visual artist.

Peter Stämpfli (3 July 1937 – 20 February 2026) was a Swiss painter associated with Pop art and especially known for his paintings, sculptures, and mixed media work of auto tires and tire treads.

Life and career Stämpfli was born in Deisswil, canton Bern, in 1937, Stämpfli was known in particular for his works with car tyres.

A student of Max von Mühlenen, he held numerous exhibitions at the Kunsthalle Basel and the Biennale de Paris until a fire destroyed his studio and much of his works in 1990. In 2011, he opened a foundation in Sitges, which houses a collection of his works along with those of other famous artists.

Stämpfli trained at the Biel School of Applied Arts and began exhibiting in galleries in the 1960s. He left Switzerland for France in 1959 and later lived in Switzerland several times.

Stämpfli died in Paris on 20 February 2026, at the age of 88.

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Who was Peter Stämpfli?

Swiss-French painter (1937-2026)

When was Peter Stämpfli born?

Peter Stämpfli was born on 3 July 1937 in Bern, Deisswil bei Münchenbuchsee.

When did Peter Stämpfli die?

Peter Stämpfli died on 20 February 2026 in Paris, 3rd arrondissement of Paris.

What was Peter Stämpfli's occupation?

Peter Stämpfli was a printmaker, painter and visual artist.

What nationality was Peter Stämpfli?

Peter Stämpfli was Swiss and French.

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· Wikipedia: Peter Stämpfli

· Wikidata: Q3376904

· DBpedia: Peter Stämpfli

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