Ben Vautier - Tête de Genie Berets

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Tête de Génie Beret by Ben Vautier is a vintage wearable art object from the early 1990s, produced by Latitude Sud Paris and made in France from 100% wool. The black beret features Ben’s text Tête de Génie, which translates as “Head of Genius,” turning a classic French accessory into a playful Fluxus-inspired artist multiple. One size.

Edition: Limited edition / vintage artist multiple.

Tête de Génie Beret by Ben Vautier is a collectible artist beret produced in the early 1990s by Latitude Sud Paris. Made in France from 100% wool, the beret reflects Ben’s instantly recognizable use of handwritten language, humour, authorship, and everyday objects, transforming a wearable accessory into a conceptual artwork.

The black beret features the phrase Tête de Génie — “Head of Genius” — in white text. With its classic French form and playful text-based intervention, the piece is a strong collectible for fans of Ben Vautier, Fluxus, wearable art, artist-designed fashion, text-based art, and Latitude Sud editions.

Artist:Ben Vautier
Title:Tête de Génie Beret
Format:Artist beret / wearable art collectible
Material:100% wool with appliqué / velvet-style text
Size:One size / approx. Ø 27 cm / Ø 10.6 in
Year:Early 1990s
Edition:Limited edition / vintage artist multiple
Signature:Not signed
Text:Tête de Génie— “Head of Genius”
Colour:Black beret with white text
Made in:France
Produced byLatitude Sud Paris

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