Ben Vautier obituary

French conceptual artist known for his work featuring handwritten texts with quirky messages that had mass appealThe French conceptual artist Ben Vautier – known simply as “Ben” – who has died aged 88, was best known for his Écritures – trademark painted epigrams in a simple cursive script on a monochrome background.Instantly recognisable with their bold messages to the world, sometimes humorous, often political, always thought-provoking, his “writings&