Born in Boulogne-Billancourt, France, Daniel Buren emerged as a significant figure in the conceptual art movement during the 1960s. He is best known for his systematic use of alternating white and colored vertical stripes, a motif he adopted in 1965 to move beyond traditional painting and focus on the relationship between the artwork and its physical environment.

Buren's practice spans painting, sculpture, and large-scale site-specific installations that often integrate with public architecture. His work frequently challenges the boundaries of the gallery space, utilizing light, color, and geometry to alter the viewer's perception of urban and institutional settings.

His work continues to be featured in major international venues, including recent participation in the 2026 Chengdu Biennale and the presentation of his Voile/Toile – Toile/Voile project at the Museu de Arte Moderna in Rio de Janeiro. His career has been marked by prestigious honors, including the Golden Lion at the Venice Biennale and the Praemium Imperiale.