Annie Vautier

Catherine Anne Vautier was a French performance artist.

Biography

Vautier was born in Monaco in 1939 and met her future husband in 1963. As a member of the Théâtre Total collective she participated in numerous performances. She appeared in her husbands exhibitions, publications and performances.
Vautier died on 5 June 2024 after suffering a stroke. Her husband of 60 years Ben Vautier committed suicide hours later. He left a message explaining that he could not live without her and that he decided to join her in death. The couple had a son and a daughter.