Famous Surrealist Художники: Our Top 86

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Ремедиос Варо 1908–1963

Испано-мексиканка From Англес Пара-сюрреализм On Wikipedia in 19 of 32 languages

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Леонора Каррингтон 1917–2011

Британка-мексиканка From Клейтон-ле-Вудс Сюрреализм On Wikipedia in 22 of 32 languages

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Ив Танги 1900–1955

From VIII округ Парижа On Wikipedia in 26 of 32 languages

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Доротея Таннинг 1910–2012

Американская From Гейлсберг Сюрреализм On Wikipedia in 20 of 32 languages

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Леонор Фини 1907–1996

Испано-итальянский From Буэнос-Айрес Сюрреализм On Wikipedia in 16 of 32 languages

Leonor Fini, born in Buenos Aires in 1907 and raised amidst the turbulent currents of Trieste, Italy, was an artist whose life itself felt like a perpetual act of transformation. She quickly became immersed in the vibrant Surrealist scene, forging enduring friendships with Paul Éluard, Max Ernst (with whom she shared a significant and passionate romantic relationship), Georges Bataille, Henri Cartier-Bresson, Picasso, André Pieyre de Mandiargues, and Salvador Dalí.

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Андре Массон 1896–1987

Француз From Баланьи-сюр-Терен Сюрреализм, Кубизм On Wikipedia in 21 of 32 languages

Masson продолжал работать до самой смерти 28 октября 1987 года в Париже, оставив после себя богатое наследие, которое продолжает вдохновлять художников во всем мире. Его работы можно увидеть в крупнейших музеях мира, таких как Музей современного искусства в Нью-Йорке и Центр Помпиду в Париже. André Masson – это художник, который навсегда изменил представление о возможностях искусства, доказав, что подсознание человека может стать источником бесконечного вдохновения и творчества.

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Мерет Оппенгейм 1913–1985

Швейцарско-немецкая From Берлин Сюрреализм On Wikipedia in 18 of 32 languages

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Вифредо Лам 1902–1982

Кубинский From Сагуа-ла-Гранде Сюрреализм и Кубизм On Wikipedia in 16 of 32 languages

Lam’s childhood in Sagua La Grande profoundly shaped his sensibility. This familial connection instilled an appreciation for craftsmanship and visual precision—traits that would become hallmarks of Lam’s artistic technique.

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Виктор Браунер 1903–1966

румынско-француз From Пьятра-Нямц Сюрреализм On Wikipedia in 14 of 32 languages

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Роберто Матта 1911–2002

Чилиец From Сантьяго ['Сюрреализм', 'Абстрактный экспрессионизм'] On Wikipedia in 15 of 32 languages

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Феликс Нуссбаум 1904–1944

Германоеврейский From Оснабрюк Новая объективность On Wikipedia in 17 of 32 languages

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Джозеф Корнелл 1903–1972

Американский From Наяк Собранопись, Сюрреализм On Wikipedia in 14 of 32 languages

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Эрнст Фукс 1930–2015

Австрийский From Вена Фантастический реализм On Wikipedia in 16 of 32 languages

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Поль Дельво 1897–1994

Бельгиец From Юи Сюрреализм On Wikipedia in 24 of 32 languages

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Дора Мар 1907–1997

Француженка From Париж Сюрреалистическая фотография On Wikipedia in 22 of 32 languages

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Эльза Шиапаррелли 1890–1973

Итальянская From Рома Сюрреализм в моде

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Пол Наш 1889–1946

From Кенсингтон

Ruskin Gallery: Работы Неша были представлены на выставках в Ruskin Gallery в Великобритании. Tate Britain: Его произведения входят в коллекцию Tate Britain. Imperial War Museum: В Имперском военном музее хранятся несколько его военных картин.

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Луис Ройо род. 1954

Испанский From Олла Фэнтезийная иллюстрация

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Жюльен Леви 1906–1981

Американский From Нью-Йорк Сюрреализм, Авангард

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Джим Уоррен род. 1949

Американец From Лонг-Бич Сюрреалистическое фэнтези

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Михаил Паркс род. 1944

From Сикестон

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Maurice Tabard 1897–1984

French From Lyon Surrealism

Maurice Tabard, born in Lyon, France on July 12, 1897, emerged as a significant figure within the burgeoning Surrealist movement, though his path to artistic recognition was uniquely shaped by a blend of familial influence and transatlantic experience. A pivotal moment arrived in 1914 when his father’s business necessitated a relocation to New York City, an event that irrevocably altered Tabard’s artistic trajectory.

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George Wallace Jardine 1920–2002

British Surrealism

George Wallace Jardine (1920–2002) remains a singular figure in British surrealism, celebrated for his evocative depictions of the Scottish Highlands and his masterful manipulation of printmaking techniques. Born in Glasgow, Jardine’s artistic journey began with formative years spent studying at Wallasey School of Art and furthering his education at the Royal College of Art under luminaries like Paul Nash and Stanley Spencer.

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Грэхем Вивиан Сазерленд 1903–1980

British From Стретем Surrealism On Wikipedia in 13 of 32 languages

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Claude Cahun 1894–1954

French From Nantes Surrealism

Claude Cahun (Lucy Renée Mathilde Schwob), born Nantes, France in 1894, was a singular figure in the surrealist movement and beyond—a photographer, sculptor, writer, and performer who relentlessly interrogated notions of identity and gender. Cahun adopted the pseudonym ‘claude cahun’ in 1914, a deliberate act of defiance that signaled her commitment to exploring fluid boundaries between male and female experience.

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Александр Аксенин 1949–1985

Ukrainian From Львов Soviet art, Printmaking

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Октавио Окампо род. 1943

From Селая On Wikipedia in 9 of 32 languages

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Frederick Sommer 1905–1999

American Photography, Surrealism

Frederick Sommer (1905 – 1999) stands as a singular figure in American photography and visual art, recognized for his hauntingly beautiful desert landscapes and his pioneering exploration of photographic techniques.

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Saul Steinberg 1914–1999

Romanian-American From Râmnicu Sărat Modernist Cartooning On Wikipedia in 17 of 32 languages

His journey began in Râmnicu Sărat, Romania, born into a family of Russian Jewish descent, and was shaped by a life defined by movement, displacement, and an ever-watchful eye for the absurdities of modern existence. After initial studies in Bucharest, Steinberg moved to Milan in 1933 to study at the Polytechnic University, graduating with honors in 1940.

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Луиджи Серафини род. 1949

Итальянец From Рим Футуристическое искусство

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Оскар Домингес 1906–1957

Испанский From Сан-Кристобаль-де-ла-Лагуна Сюрреализм On Wikipedia in 10 of 32 languages

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Ханс Беллмер 1902–1975

German From Катовице Surrealism, Photography On Wikipedia in 15 of 32 languages

Born in Katowice, Poland – then part of the German Empire – Bellmer’s artistic journey was shaped by personal trauma, political upheaval, and an increasingly acute awareness of the manipulation inherent within mass culture. However, a pivotal moment arrived in 1926 when he abandoned this career path, declaring an intention not to produce work that could serve the burgeoning fascist regime of Nazi Germany.

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Михаэль Зова род. 1945

Немец From Мюнхен Сюрреализм

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Яцек Йерка род. 1952

Польский From Торун Сюрреализм, Фламандская техника

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Angus Rowland Mcbean 1904–1990

From Monmouth, New Jersey

McBean’s initial artistic pursuits lay in the realm of theatrical design. He began his career crafting masks and scenery, developing a keen eye for visual storytelling and dramatic presentation.

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Wolfgang Paalen 1905–1959

Austrian-Mexican From Vienna Surrealism, Abstract Expressionism On Wikipedia in 9 of 32 languages

Wolfgang Paalen, born in Vienna in 1905 into a family steeped in both wealth and intellectual curiosity, embarked on an artistic journey that would defy easy categorization.

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Clarence John Laughlin 1905–1985

American Surrealist photography

Clarence John Laughlin (1905 – 1985) wasn’t merely a photographer; he was an architect of atmosphere, a conjurer of forgotten landscapes and spectral narratives. Born in Lake Charles, Louisiana, into a family grappling with the sudden loss of their rice-growing fortune, Laughlin's early life instilled within him a profound sense of melancholy and a deep connection to the evocative spirit of the American South.

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Вильгельм Фредди 1909–1995

Датчанин From Копенгаген Абстрактное искусство, реалистический сюрреализм On Wikipedia in 12 of 32 languages

The Definite Rejection of a Request for a Kiss (Det definitive afslag på anmodningen om et kys) (1949).

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Manuel Álvarez Bravo 1902–2002

Mexican Surrealist photography; Mexican muralism

Manuel Álvarez Bravo stands as Mexico’s inaugural principal artistic photographer and remains the cornerstone of twentieth-century Latin American visual culture. Born in Mexico City on February 4, 1902, his creative journey began amidst a formative backdrop—the historic center of Mexico City nestled behind the cathedral, populated by former colonial buildings transformed into residences for the city’s burgeoning middle class.

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Sergei Parajanov 1924–1990

Armenian, Ukrainian From Tbilisi Surrealism, Folklore

His parents, Iosif Paradjanov and Siranush Bejanova, were both artists – his father a painter, his mother a sculptor – fostering an environment where art was not merely a profession but a way of life.

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Eileen Agar 1899–1991

Argentine-British From Буэнос-Айрес Surrealism On Wikipedia in 9 of 32 languages

Eileen Forrester Agar, born in the vibrant city of Buenos Aires in 1899 to a Scottish father and American mother, was an artist whose life and work embodied a fascinating interplay of cultures and artistic movements. Agar’s formal training began at Heathfield St Mary's School, followed by studies at the Byam Shaw School of Art in 1919 and later, the prestigious Slade School of Fine Art from 1925 to 1926.

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Джордж Кондо род. 1957

From Конкорд On Wikipedia in 7 of 32 languages

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Марио Сезарини Де Васконселос 1923–2006

португалец From Lisbon Сюрреализм, поэзия

(Смерть). Без названия (DD2CNP). Национальный театр и музей танца. Музеи и коллекции Национальный театр и музей танца, Лиссабон, Португалия. Португальская сеть современного искусства на севере, Порту, Португалия.

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Piroska Szanto 1913–1998

Hungarian From Kiskunfélegyháza Surrealism

Szanto’s early life was marked by a keen sensitivity to social issues, leading her initially towards applied arts before gravitating to the Hungarian Academy of Fine Arts in 1932. Joining the Socialist Group of Artists in 1934 signaled her early engagement with politically charged themes, but it was her move to Szentendre in 1937 that proved pivotal.

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Artur Cruzeiro Seixas 1920–2020

From Amadora 1920s Art Deco

His time in Angola, beginning in 1951, proved particularly significant; he worked at the Luanda Museum while simultaneously developing his poetic production. Early exhibitions during this time sparked considerable debate, demonstrating Seixas’s willingness to challenge expectations and provoke thought through unconventional imagery and object-based works.

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Павел Челищев 1898–1957

Родился в России From Дубровка Сюрреализм, неоромантизм On Wikipedia in 7 of 32 languages

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Marcelo Grassmann 1925–2013

Brazilian From Sao Joao do Rio Preto Engraving and draughtsmanship

Transitioned from wood engraving to metal engraving in the 1950s, marking a significant shift in his artistic practice. These influences shaped his early style and thematic concerns.

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Мария Искьердо 1902–1955

Мексиканка From Сан-Хуан-де-лос-Лагос Сюрреализм, народное искусство On Wikipedia in 11 of 32 languages

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Kay Sage 1898–1963

American From Watervliet Surrealism On Wikipedia in 11 of 32 languages

Katherine Linn Sage, known to the art world as Kay Sage, emerged as a distinctive voice within the Surrealist movement, yet her journey was one often overshadowed – first by societal expectations and later by the prominence of her husband, Yves Tanguy. Born in 1898 into a prosperous family in Albany, New York, Sage’s early life was marked by a sense of displacement.

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Алехандро Ксул Солар 1887–1963

Аргентинец From Сан-Фернандо Авангард, Сюрреализм On Wikipedia in 9 of 32 languages

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Richard Oelze 1900–1980

German From Magdeburg Surrealism On Wikipedia in 7 of 32 languages

Born in Magdeburg, Germany, Richard Oelze began his artistic journey at the School of Decorative Arts in Magdeburg. Between 1914 and 1918, he trained as a lithographer, while also attending evening classes to learn nude drawing under teachers such as Richard Winckel and Kurt Tuch. Oelze's travels took him through several European cities, including Dresden, Ascona in Switzerland, Berlin, and Paris.

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Хедда Стерн 1910–2011

Румынско-американская From Бухарест Абстрактный экспрессионизм и сюрреализм On Wikipedia in 8 of 32 languages

Hedda Sterne, born Hedwig Lindenberg in Bucharest, Romania, in 1910, was an artist whose life and work embodied a fascinating intersection of cultures, movements, and personal philosophies.

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Pierre Roy 1880–1950

French From Nantes Surrealist On Wikipedia in 7 of 32 languages

Born in 1880, Pierre Roy was a French surrealist painter. In 1905, he committed himself to painting, beginning his exhibition history in 1906 at the Salon of the Société Nationale des Beaux-Arts (SNBA). Roy's career saw him exhibiting with the Société des Artistes Indépendants in 1907, 1908, 1913, and 1914.

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Ithell Colquhoun 1906–1988

British From Shillong Surrealism, Occult art On Wikipedia in 6 of 32 languages

Born in the distant landscapes of Shillong, Assam, British India, in 1906, Margaret Ithell Colquhoun embarked on a life that would defy easy categorization. Her formal training continued at the Cheltenham School of Arts and Crafts, followed by a pivotal period at the prestigious Slade School of Fine Art in London (1927-1930), where she studied under Henry Tonks and Randolph Schwabe.

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Франсиско Толедо 1940–2019

Mexicano From Мехико Surrealismo, Arte Popular On Wikipedia in 10 of 32 languages

Francisco Benjamín López Toledo, born in Juchitán de Zaragoza, Oaxaca, in 1940, wasn’t merely an artist; he was a cultural architect, a passionate advocate for his homeland, and one of Mexico's most profoundly influential contemporary figures.

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Маргит Анна 1913–1991

Hungarian From Борота Expressionism, Surrealism On Wikipedia in 8 of 32 languages

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Jacqueline Lamba 1910–1993

French From Saint-Mandé Surrealism On Wikipedia in 6 of 32 languages

Born in the quiet French suburb of Saint-Mandé, Jacqueline Lamba’s early life was a tapestry woven with threads of profound tragedy. Her childhood excursions to the Louvre, accompanied by her sister, planted the seeds of a lifelong devotion to visual splendor.

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Vlady 1920–2005

Modern Art

Born in 1950, though specific details regarding his early life are intentionally scarce, Vlady’s artistic journey began with a profound fascination for the human condition and an exploration of inner emotional landscapes. The influence of classical masters like Rembrandt and Vermeer is palpable – particularly in Vlady's masterful use of light and shadow to create dramatic effect and evoke a sense of intimacy.

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Caleb Lewis

Australian

Born on 16 April 1978, Caleb Lewis grew up within the orbit of a father whose profession was as demanding as it was physically isolating. His formal path into the dramatic arts began at the Flinders University Drama Centre.

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Raquel Forner 1902–1988

Argentine From Buenos Aires Expressionism, Surrealism On Wikipedia in 5 of 32 languages

Raquel Forner (1902–1988) stands as a monumental figure in the landscape of Latin American modernism, an artist whose brushstrokes did not merely capture light, but rather channeled the profound tremors of a century defined by upheaval. Born in Buenos Aires to a family of Basque heritage, Forner’s artistic consciousness was ignited at the tender age of thirteen during a transformative journey to Spain.

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Любо Кристок род. 1943

From Брно On Wikipedia in 6 of 32 languages

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Джеймс Глисон 1915–2008

Австралиец From Австралия Сюрреализм On Wikipedia in 4 of 32 languages

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Джулиан Тревеллиан 1910–1988

Британский From Доркинг Сюрреализм, Графика On Wikipedia in 3 of 32 languages

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Jeffrey Smart 1921–2013

Australian From Adelaide Precisionism On Wikipedia in 5 of 32 languages

Frank Jeffrey Edson Smart, known universally as Jeffrey Smart, emerged onto the Australian art scene from a childhood steeped in both encouragement and constraint.

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Conroy Maddox 1912–2005

English From Ledbury Surrealism On Wikipedia in 4 of 32 languages

Conroy Maddox, born in the quiet Herefordshire town of Ledbury in 1912, was a figure destined to disrupt artistic conventions. He delved into the works of Max Ernst, Óscar Domínguez, and Salvador Dalí, not as objects of imitation but as catalysts for his own unique vision. Maddox quickly became a central figure in the burgeoning Birmingham Surrealist movement, alongside John and Robert Melville.

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Тристрам Пол Хиллиер 1905–1983

English From Пекин Surrealist On Wikipedia in 2 of 32 languages

After receiving an education at Downside School and studying at Christ's College, Cambridge, Hillier sought the true essence of modern art in Paris. It was there, amidst the vibrant energy of the French capital, that he immersed himself in the study of masters like André Lhote and encountered the burgeoning Surrealist movement, finding inspiration in the dreamlike works of Giorgio de Chirico and Max Ernst.

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Дьёрдь Роман 1903–1981

Венгр From Rome Сюрреализм On Wikipedia in 1 of 32 languages

«Красная липкая лента» (Red Fly-paper): Этот поразительный холст изображает одинокую фигуру посреди хаотичного пространства малиновых оттенков, символизируя уязвимость и пленение сокрушительными силами природы. «В цирке» (Hanging In The Circus): Изображение цирковой сцены Романом передает одновременно величие и беспокойство, отражая тревогу перед общественным конформизмом и потерей невинности.

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Jorge Castillo род. 1933

Spanish From Pontevedra Abstract Expressionist On Wikipedia in 5 of 32 languages

Born in Galicia, Spain, in 1933, his early life was shaped by an emigration to Argentina at just one year old, a move that would indelibly influence his artistic perspective – blending European sensibilities with the vibrant energy of Latin American culture.

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Ivan Eyre 1935–2022

Canadian From Saskatchewan Abstract Figurative, Prairie Landscape On Wikipedia in 3 of 32 languages

Eyre's formal training began in Saskatoon with lessons from Ernest Lindner, followed by studies at the University of Saskatchewan and later, the University of Manitoba, where he earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in 1957.

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Сери Ричардс 1903–1971

Уэльский From Данвант Сюрреализм, Экспрессионизм On Wikipedia in 2 of 32 languages

«Девушка за пианино» (1949 г.) служит примером его кубистических наклонностей, представляя фрагментированную, но гармоничную композицию из угловатых форм и поразительных цветов.

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Eldzier Cortor 1916–2015

American From Richmond Surrealism, Realism On Wikipedia in 3 of 32 languages

Cortor’s early education at Englewood High School in Chicago brought him into contact with fellow artists like Charles Wilbert White and Margaret Burroughs, fostering a creative community that would nurture his developing talent. He continued his studies at the Art Institute of Chicago, graduating in 1936, where he absorbed European artistic traditions but found himself profoundly moved by an encounter with African sculptures at the Field Museum.

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Linder Sterling род. 1954

British On Wikipedia in 4 of 32 languages

Her work has been featured in group exhibitions at the Tate Modern, the Australian Centre for Contemporary Art, and the Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago. In 2017, she was honored with the Paul Hamlyn Foundation Award. Her performance art has included works such as The Ultimate Form, a collaboration with choreographer Kenneth Tindall, and Children of the Stain.

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Juan Barjola 1919–2004

Spanish From Torre de Miguel Sesmero New Figuration On Wikipedia in 3 of 32 languages

Juan Barjola (1919-2004) was a Spanish artist whose work defies easy categorization, existing at the fascinating intersection of Surrealism, Abstract Expressionism, and deeply personal symbolism. Born in Barcelona, a city brimming with artistic ferment, Barjola’s journey wasn't one of immediate recognition but rather a slow, deliberate unfolding of a unique visual language.

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Emilio Tadini 1927–2002

Spanish From Milan Catalan Modernisme On Wikipedia in 1 of 32 languages

Emilio Tadini was far more than a painter; he was a profound architect of meaning within the Italian cultural landscape. Born in Milan in 1927, his journey began not with a brush, but with the written word. A poet, novelist, and essayist, Tadini first emerged onto the prestigious literary stage in 1947 through Elio Vittorini's magazine, Politecnico.

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Леандр Кристоль И Перальба 1908–1998

Catalan From Ос-де-Балагер Surrealism, Non-figurative On Wikipedia in 1 of 32 languages

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Ellen Lanyon 1926–2013

From Chicago World Goes Pop On Wikipedia in 1 of 32 languages

Ellen Lanyon’s paintings are portals, inviting viewers into a realm where the familiar tilts on its axis and the subconscious takes visible form. But it was a childhood visit to the “Midget Village” at the 1933 Chicago World's Fair, an undeniably surreal spectacle, that left a deeper, more lasting impression, seeding within her imagination a fascination with the uncanny and the disquieting juxtaposition of realities.