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Influential German 'nail artist' Günther Uecker dies aged 95

Günther Uecker, one of the most iconic and influential figures in post-war German art, has died at the age of 95.

He was known around the world for his hypnotic nail reliefs - extraordinary textured surfaces created by hammering thousands of carpenter’s nails into everyday objects like chairs, pianos, tree trunks, sewing machines, and canvases.

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