Dieter Roth

1930–1998

Dieter Roth, ‘Self-Portrait as a Flower Pot’ 1971
Self-Portrait as a Flower Pot 1971
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Biography

Dieter Roth (April 21, 1930 – June 5, 1998) was a Swiss artist best known for his artist's books, editioned prints, sculptures, and works made of found materials, including rotting food stuffs. He was also known as Dieter Rot and Diter Rot.

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Artworks

Dieter Roth, ‘Self-Portrait as a Flower Pot’ 1971

Dieter Roth Self-Portrait as a Flower Pot

1971
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Dieter Roth, ‘Double Quartet’ 1971

Dieter Roth Double Quartet

1971
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Dieter Roth, ‘Two Persons’ 1971

Dieter Roth Two Persons

1971
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Dieter Roth, ‘Harmonica Curse’ 1981

Dieter Roth Harmonica Curse

1981
T03610
Dieter Roth, ‘Self-Portrait at a Table’ 1973–6

Dieter Roth Self-Portrait at a Table

1973–6
T02210
Dieter Roth, ‘Quartet’ 1971

Dieter Roth Quartet

1971
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Dieter Roth, ‘Self-Portrait as a Drowning Man’ 1974

Dieter Roth Self-Portrait as a Drowning Man

1974
T02209
Dieter Roth, ‘Seminar (in Collaboration with Richard Hamilton)’ 1971

Dieter Roth Seminar (in Collaboration with Richard Hamilton)

1971
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Artist as subject

Dieter Roth, ‘Self-Portrait as a Flower Pot’ 1971

Dieter Roth Self-Portrait as a Flower Pot

1971
View by appointment P02504
Dieter Roth, ‘Harmonica Curse’ 1981

Dieter Roth Harmonica Curse

1981
T03610
Dieter Roth, ‘Self-Portrait at a Table’ 1973–6

Dieter Roth Self-Portrait at a Table

1973–6
T02210
Dieter Roth, ‘Self-Portrait as a Drowning Man’ 1974

Dieter Roth Self-Portrait as a Drowning Man

1974
T02209
Dieter Roth, ‘Double Self-Portrait of the Artist’ 1972

Dieter Roth Double Self-Portrait of the Artist

1972
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Dieter Roth, ‘Self-Portrait as Pile of Dog Dirt’ 1973

Dieter Roth Self-Portrait as Pile of Dog Dirt

1973
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Dieter Roth, ‘Self-Portrait as Jealous Tiger’ 1973

Dieter Roth Self-Portrait as Jealous Tiger

1973
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Dieter Roth, ‘[no title]’ 1971

Dieter Roth [no title]

1971
P02503
Dieter Roth, ‘Self-Portrait as Jealous Tiger’ 1973

Dieter Roth Self-Portrait as Jealous Tiger

1973
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Film and audio

MixTate: Jan St Werner on Dieter Roth

In the seventh mix in our series, composer and one half of Mouse on Mars Jan St Werner takes inspiration ...

Features

The works of Naum Gabo
Tate Papers

Amazement and Uneasiness: Early Thoughts

Matthew Gale

Matthew Gale, Amazement and Uneasiness: Early Thoughts; Tate Papers no.8
Penelope Curtis Illustration No.2a
Tate Papers

Replication: Then and Now

Penelope Curtis

Penelope Curtis, Replication: Then and Now; Tate Papers no.8
Anthony McCall, ‘Line Describing a Cone’ 1973
Tate Papers

Tate Papers no.8: Autumn 2007

The Autumn 2007 issue of Tate Papers, edited with the assistance of Bryony Bery, is given over to the papers ...

Dieter Roth Gartenzwerg 1972 Changing condition of sculpture: May 2006 / September 2006 / December 2006
Tate Papers

Should We Reproduce the Beauty of Decay? A Museumsleben in the work of Dieter Roth

Heide Skowranek

Heide Skowranek, Should We Reproduce the Beauty of Decay? A Museumsleben in the work of Dieter Roth; Tate Papers no ...
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Tate Papers

Why/Why Not Replicate?

Jennifer Mundy

Jennifer Mundy, Why/Why Not Replicate?; Tate Papers no.8
Tate Papers issue 08 default image
Tate Papers

The Rules of the Game

Walter Grasskamp

Walter Grasskamp, The Rules of the Game; Tate Papers no.8
Christopher Wool Untitled 1990 one planel
Tate Etc

Revealed in reproduction: Christopher Wool

Bettina Funcke

Bettina Funcke visits the studio of Christopher Wool, who first became known in the 1980s for paintings composed of short ...

Joan Jonas Left Side Right Side 1972 stills
Tate Etc

There I am next to me: Symmetry

Ralph Ubl

In the 60s and 70s artists changed how they looked at symmetry, particularly using new media such as video. Ralph ...

Joseph Beuys, ‘Felt Suit’ 1970
Tate Papers

Beuys is Dead: Long Live Beuys! Characterising Volition, Longevity, and Decision-Making in the Work of Joseph Beuys

Rachel Barker and Alison Bracker

Joseph Beuys’s use of unconventional materials, such as felt, wax, and fat, characterise his artworks. Whilst museums strive to ...

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