Place: Rheydt
Born: 1969
Biography:
Gregor Schneider is a German artist born in Rheydt in 1969. He is known for his controversial projects that have sparked intense discussions. In 2001, he received the Golden Lion at the Venice Biennale for his work Totes Haus u, exhibited at the German Pavilion. His work often deals with themes of isolation and sensory deprivation, making him a fitting artist to create the High-Security Isolation Cell installation.