Brazilian artist (b. 1959) based in Basel, Switzerland. Working across installation, photography, and film, Leirner engages with Conceptual Art, Minimalism, and Lyrical Abstraction. Her practice has been recognized with the Michael Jordi Mention Prize for Swiss Photography (1997) and the Omanut Biennial Prize (2003), with institutional support from Brazil, Germany, and Switzerland.
Quick Facts
- Based in
- Basel, Switzerland
- Country
- Brazil
- Born
- Type
- Individual
About Betty Leirner
Brazilian artist (b. 1959) based in Basel, Switzerland. Working across installation, photography, and film, Leirner engages with Conceptual Art, Minimalism, and Lyrical Abstraction. Her practice has been recognized with the Michael Jordi Mention Prize for Swiss Photography (1997) and the Omanut Biennial Prize (2003), with institutional support from Brazil, Germany, and Switzerland.
Career Timeline
- 2020Art FairParticipated in ARCO Madrid
Art Fair Career Timeline
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What medium does Betty Leirner work in?
Betty Leirner primarily works in Installation, Photography, Film, Conceptual Art.
Where is Betty Leirner based?
Betty Leirner is based in Basel, Switzerland.
When was Betty Leirner born?
Betty Leirner was born in 1959.
What is Betty Leirner's nationality?
Betty Leirner is from Brazil.







