The Life and Art of Georges Malkine Georges Malkine was a French painter and actor who lived a life characterized by a deep commitment to individualism. Born in the 5th arrondissement of Paris, he was the only visual artist named in André Breton's 1924 Surrealist Manifesto as having performed acts of absolute surrealism. Malkine chose to keep his private life guarded, avoiding social gatherings and the categorization of artists, believing that a man's true wealth resided in his inner landscapes. His work was known primarily to his collectors, and he eschewed attachments to fame or money. H…