Thomas Schütte: A Biography Early Life and Education Born in Oldenburg, Germany, in 1954, Thomas Schütte is a prominent figure in contemporary art. He received his artistic training at the prestigious Kunstakademie Düsseldorf from 1973 to 1981. His instructors included influential artists such as Gerhard Richter, Fritz Schwegler, Daniel Buren, and Benjamin Buchloh, shaping his conceptual approach to art. Artistic Development and Styl…