Gustav Metzger was born on April 10, 1926 and died on March 1, 2017.
He was an artist and political activist.
Metzger developed the concept of Auto-Destructive Art and the Art Strike.
Working along with John Sharkey, he initiated the Destruction in Art Symposium in 1966.
He was recognised for his protests in the political and artistic realms.
Metzger died his home in London.
Gustav Metzger passed away at 90 years old.