Daniel Buren: A Biography Early Life and Artistic Beginnings Born: March 25, 1938, Boulogne-Billancourt, France Buren's early life details are intentionally scarce, reflecting his belief that biographical information is secondary to the work itself. He studied at the École Nationale Supérieure des Métiers d'Art in Paris, graduating in 1960. Initially, Buren engaged with traditional painting techniques before shifting towards conceptual art practices. The Emergence of the Stripe Motif By 1965, a pivotal year spent on Saint Croix, Buren abandoned conventional painting and began u…