Bayrle was born in 1937 in Berlin and studied at the Offenbach College of the Applied Arts in Offenbach. He lives and works in Frankfurt/Main, where he is a professor at the renowned Städel School, which is part of the famous Städel Museum. His works are shown around the world in individual and group exhibitions, most recently in France, Germany, and Switzerland.

For information about the installation "Conveyor-Belt" of Thomas Bayrle click here.