Valie Export

Valie Export, 85, died on May 14, 2026. Valie Export was an Austrian artist. Valie Export (often stylized as VALIE EXPORT; 17 May 1940 – 14 May 2026) was an Austrian avant-garde artist. She was best known for provocative public performances and expanded cinema work. Her artistic work also includes video installations, computer animations, photography, sculpture and publications covering contemporary art. Valie Export's death was recorded in Wikipedia's deaths listings, which provide the source details for this notice. Because the available source material is limited to public biographical information, this memorial focuses on documented life and work rather than unsupported private family, service, or cause-of-death details. The record of Valie Export's life is preserved through the public roles, accomplishments, and affiliations that can be verified from those sources.