Famous Surrealist Umetniki: Our Top 86

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Remedios Varo 1908–1963

Španska-meška From Anglès Para-surrealizem On Wikipedia in 19 of 32 languages

V tihih kotičkih svojega studia je Remedios Varo delala z natančnostjo, ki je odsevašala tehnične risbe njenega očeta, hidravličnega inženirja. Njeno otroštvo v Anglèsu v Španiji je postavilo temelj dvojnosti. Skozi svet se je premikala z radovednim pogledom, vpijajoč pokrajine njenih pogostih selitev in formalno izobrazbo, ki jo je pridela na Real Academia de Bellas Artes de San Fernando v Madridu.

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Leonora Carrington 1917–2011

Britansko-meška From Clayton-le-Woods Surrealizem On Wikipedia in 22 of 32 languages

Rodila se je Mary Leonora Carrington leta 1917 v zelenem objemu Clayton Woodsa v Lancasteru v Angliji. Carringtonova formalna umetniška izobrazba se je nadaljevala v Londonu na Chelsea School of Art (1935), nato pa s študijem na Ozenfant Academy, kjer je izpilila svoje tehnične veščine. Vendar pa je bil to njeno usodnobotno srečanje z Maxom Ernstom leta 1937, ki je neopozirno spremenilo pot njene umetniške poti.

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Yves Tanguy 1900–1955

From 8. pariško okrožje On Wikipedia in 26 of 32 languages

Ključni trenutek se je zgodil leta 1923, ko je med vožnjo z avtobusom skozi Pariz zagledal slike Giorgio de Chirica. Dela, kot je “Slowly Toward The North” (1942), ponazarjajo to prestrašujočo kakovost, ki gledalca vleče v zapuščeno, a čudno privlačno svet. Tanguyjevo življenje se je leta 1939 z르게 obrnilo, ko je s svojo prvo ženo Jeannette Ducrocq pobegnil iz Evrope pred prihajajočo senco druge svetovne vojne.

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Dorothea Tanning 1910–2012

Američka From Galesburg Surrealizem On Wikipedia in 20 of 32 languages

Dorothea Margaret Tanning, rojena 25. avgusta 1910 v Galesburgu, Illinois, je prišla iz linije švedskih immigrantov, od katerih je podarila tiho trdnost, ki bo subtilno podpirala njeno drzne in domišljajno umetnost. Kratek štek v Knox College med letoma 1av 1928 in 1930 se je predal privlačnosti Chicaga, nato pa, leta 1935, energični magnetičnosti New York Cityja.

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Leonor Fini 1907–1996

Argentinska-italienska From Buenos Aires Surrealizem On Wikipedia in 16 of 32 languages

Rodjena v Buenos Airesu leta 1907 in vzrejena med nenehno spreminjajočimi se pejzaži Trsta v Italiji, je bila Leonor Fini umetnica, katerega je bilo življenje samo po sebi občutje nenehnega procesa transformacije. Leta 1949 je koncepčirala in zasnovala Le rêve de Leonor („Leonorijev san“), balet, ki ga je koreografiral Frederick Ashton z glasbo Benjamina Brittena—kar je potrdilo njeno sposobnost prevajanja umetniške vizije v popolnoma drugačen medij.

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André Masson 1896–1987

From Balagny-sur-Thérain On Wikipedia in 21 of 32 languages

André Masson, rojen 4. januarja 1896 v Balagny-sur-Thérainu v Franciji, je bil izjemno pomemben lik v zgodovini moderne umetnosti, predvsem pa eden vodilnih predstavnikov nadrealizma. Njegova umetniška pot se je začela že v mladosti, ko se je pri enajstih letih vpisal na Académie Royale des Beaux-Arts v Bruslju pod mentorstvo Constant Montalda.

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Meret Oppenheim 1913–1985

Švicsko-nemalška From Berlin Surrealizem On Wikipedia in 18 of 32 languages

Meret Oppenheim se je rodila leta 1913 v Berlinu, v Nemčiji, vendar je njena pot, ki jo je oblikovala izjemna umetniška vizija, začela v Švici.

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Wifredo Lam 1902–1982

Kubaški From Sagua La Grande Surrealizem, kubizem On Wikipedia in 16 of 32 languages

Wifredo Óscar de la Concepción Lam y Castilla, znan preprosto kot Wifredo Lam, je bil slikar, ki je v 20. stoletju utelesil vse zapletenosti kulturne identitete. Rodil se je leta 1902 v Sagua La Grande na Kubi, njegova linija pa je sama po sebi govorila o plastni zgodovini otoka – njegov oče je bil potomok kitajskih immigrantov, mati pa je svoje korenine povezovala s španskimi osvajalci in ustremljenimi Afrikanci.

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Victor Brauner 1903–1966

Rumunsko-francijski From Piatra Neamț Surrealizem On Wikipedia in 14 of 32 languages

Victor Brauner, rojen v Piatra Neamt v Romuniji leta 1903, se je odpravil na umetniško potomerjeno z duhovnimi tokovi in nemirno raziskovanjem forme. Privlačnost Pariza se je izkazala neustavljiva, zato je Brauner svoje prvo potovanje tja opravil leta zględ 1925 in se vrnil ponovno leta 1927.

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Roberto Matta 1911–2002

Chilean From Santiago ['Surrealizem', 'Abstraktni ekspresionizem'] On Wikipedia in 15 of 32 languages

Njegova pot se je začela z arhitektonskim temeljom, saj je študiral arhitekturo na Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, kjer je diplomiral leta 1935. Ta strukturna disciplina je bila le odraza njegovega globokega razumevanja prostora, ki ga je kasneje transformiral v nevidne, psihične dimenzije.

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Felix Nussbaum 1904–1944

Nemško-židovski From Osnabrück Surrealizem, Nova objektivnost On Wikipedia in 17 of 32 languages

Rod in Osnabrück v Nemčiji leta 1904, je njegovo življenje odtvarjalo v ozadju vzrastajočega nacionalizma in eskalacije preganjanja, kar se je končalo s grozotami Holokausta. Nussbaumova umetniška pot se je začela z urimi študiji v Hamburgu in Berlinu leta 1920, in se je nadaljevala, dokler so okoliščine to dopušale.

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Joseph Cornell 1903–1972

From Nyack On Wikipedia in 14 of 32 languages

Joseph Cornell, rojen na božični večer leta 1903 v Nyacku, New York, ostaja ena najbolj edinstvenih in globoko ganljivih osebnosti ameriške umetnosti. Sanjarska logika in sprejemanje iracionalnega, ki ga najdemo v delih umetnikov kot sta Max Ernst in René Magritte, so globoko odmevali s Cornello lastno nagnjenostjo k poetičnemu sestavljanju. Dela kot Medici Princess (1948) to popolnoma ponazarjajo – nežna ureditev, ki prikliče renesančno Italijo, filtrirano skozi objektiv osebne fantazije.

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Ernst Fuchs 1930–2015

Avstrijec From Dunaj Fantastični realizem On Wikipedia in 16 of 32 languages

Ernst Fuchs (1930–2015) je bil veliko več kot le slikar; bil je multidisciplinarni vizionar, ki je vtkal niti videnjskosti v rangkaiane videnja, arhitekture, glasbe in poezije, da bi ustvaril edinstven, halucinatorno naravo vesolje. Rod Jen v Dunaju v obdobju globokih zgodovinskih premen, Fuchs se je iz ruševin povojnem obdobja izlomil ne s porazom, temvezględ z neugasljivo župo za sublimno.

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Paul Delvaux 1897–1994

Belgijski From Huy Surrealizem On Wikipedia in 24 of 32 languages

Paul Delvaux se je na svet prišel 23. septembra 1897 v Antheitu, lokaciji v belgijski pokrajini Liège, ki je od takrat postala del Wanzeja. Ta premik med provincijskim peččem Liègeja in urbanim središčem Bruselja je prinesel temeljni kontrast njegovim kasnejšim, vse bolj enostavnim in globokim umetniškim zapletom. Živel je dolgo in bogato življenje, pri svojem umetniškem delu pa je ostal aktiven vse do smrti, ki je nastopila 20. julija 1994.

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Dora Maar 1907–1997

French From 6th arrondissement of Paris Surrealist Photography On Wikipedia in 22 of 32 languages

Dora Maar (Henriette Theodora Markovitch, 1907-1997) remains a captivating figure in the annals of 20th-century art – a photographer, painter, and intellectual whose life was inextricably intertwined with the turbulent currents of Surrealism, political activism, and the passionate intensity of her relationship with Pablo Picasso. Early Life and Artistic Beginnings: Born in Paris to a Croatian architect father and a French mother, Maar’s early years were spent in Buenos Aires.

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Elsa Schiaparelli 1890–1973

Italijanka From Rim Surrealistična moda

Njen oče, Celestino Schiaparelli, priznani učenjak islamskih študij in sanskrt, je ustvaril okolje, bogato z znanjem, medtem ko je njen stric, astronom Giovanni Schiaparelli – znan po svojih opazovanjih marsihskih "kanalov" – v njej vzbudil doživljotno fascinacijo nad kozmosom in nekonvencionalnostjo.

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Paul Nash 1889–1946

Britanec From Kensington Surrealizem, Modernizem

Izobraževanje: Obiskal je Parsons School of Art in kasneje Slade School of Fine Art. Čeprav je bil izstopajoč v slikanju pejzažev, se je soočal s težavami pri risanju figurativnih motivov. Skupina Unit One: Zmanjšal je razdaljo med različnimi slogi s soustanovanjem skupine Unit One leta 1933 skupaj z Benom Nicholsonom in Barbaro Hepworth, ki je bila pomembna v britanski umetni sceni.

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Luis Royo rojen 1954

Španski From Olalla Fantasy ilustracija

Rodjen v mirnih pejzažih Olalle v Španiji leta 1954, je Luis Royo izstopil kot ključna figura v ilustraciji fantasy, saj je ustvarjal svetove, ki utripajo z eterično lepoto in hkrati s prehodecno temnoto globino.

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Julien Levy 1906–1981

Ameriški From New York Surrealizem, Avantgarda

Julien Levy, izjemno vplivni ljubitelj umetnosti in lastnik galerije Julien Levy v New Yorku, se je rodil 22. januarja 1906. Levyjeve povezave z Marcelom Duchampom so mu odprle vrata v svet umetnikov, kot sta Man Ray in Berenice Abbott, kar je privedlo do njegove dragocene pridobitve dela arhive Eugènea Atgeta.

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Jim Warren rojen 1949

Ameriški From Long Beach Surrealistična fantazija

Warren se je rodil 24. novembra 1949 v Long Beachu v Kaliforniji, njegova umetniška pot pa se je začela naravno — otroško fasciniranje s slikanjem se je razvil v življenjsko predanost ustvarjanju sanličnih slik, ki gledalce popeljejo v fantastična kraljestva.

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Michael Parkes rojen 1944

From Sikeston

Občuduje renesančne mojstre – Leonarda da Vincija in Michelangela – za njihovo anatomsko natančnost in mojstrske kompozicije, hkrati pa priznava provokacije nadrealista Salvadora Dalíja. Tri gracije na primer – slika, ki je bila prominentno predstavljena v Danu Brownovem Izgubljenem simbolu – ni samo lepa upodobitev mitoloških figur, ampak zapletena alegorija, ki ponuja plasti interpretacij.

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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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Graham Sutherland 1903–1980

Britanec From Streatham Surrealizem On Wikipedia in 13 of 32 languages

Graham Vivian Sutherland, titan britanskega modernizma, je posedoval redko sposobnost, da znane konture naravnega sveta spremeni v nekaj globoko porajujočega in duhovno pomembnega. Rodjen v Streathamu v Londonu leta 1903, je Sutherlandova pot bila pot nenežne metamorfoze. Čeprav so njegova zgodnja leta oblikovala klasična izobraževanja na Epsom College, se je njegovo pravo poklicno zanimanje pojavilo daleč od pravničkih krogov njegove družine.

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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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Oleksandr Aksinin 1949–1985

From Lviv

Rodjen v Lvivu na Ukrajini leta 1949, Oleksandr Aksinin se je izstopal kot pomembna osebnost v sovjetski umetniški sceni. Čeprav so podrobnosti o njegovem zgodnjem življenju nekoliko redke, je bila njegova predanost umetniškemu delu nepoporen že od mladosti. Ta pedantni pristop mu je prinesel pripetje »Dürer iz Lviva«, kar je edinsto spovedanje njegove tehnične izobraznosti in umetniške vizije.

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Octavio Ocampo rojen 1943

From Celaya On Wikipedia in 9 of 32 languages

Octavio Ocampo, rojen leta 1943 v živahnem mestu Celaya, Guanajuato, Mehika, je ime sinonim za metamorfični surrealizem – slog, ki ga ni zgolj sprejel, ampak ga je vključil v svoje bistvo.

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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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Luigi Serafini rojen 1949

italijanska From Rim Futuristična umetnost

Luigi Serafini, rojen v Rimu leta 1949, zaseda edinstven prostor v sodobni človeški predstavljanju, saj deluje tako kot arhitekt fizičnih struktur in kartograf nemogočih svetov. Zaradi umetniškega dediščine, v kateri je odrastel, so bili Serafinijevi zgodnji dnevi prežeti z niancami oblike in oblikovanja – temeljom, ki mu je kasneje omogočil premostitev vrzeli med strogo logiko arhitekture in tekočim kaosom surrealistične fantazije.

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Oscar Dominguez 1906–1957

From San Cristóbal de La Laguna On Wikipedia in 10 of 32 languages

Domínguez, španski surrealistični slikar, se je rodil 3. januarja 1906 v San Cristóbal de La Laguna na Tenerifih, na Kanarskih otokih. Ta obdobje je bilo ključno za njegov umetniški razvoj, saj je obiskoval umetniške šole, galerije in muzeje, hkrati pa je črpal navdih pri avantgardnih slikarjih, kot sta Yves Tanguy in Pablo Picasso. Leta 1933 je Domínguez spoznal André Bretona, vodilnega teoretičarka surrealizma, in pesnika Paula Éluarda.

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Hans Bellmer 1902–1975

German From Katovice 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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Michael Sowa rojen 1945

Michael Sowa (rojen leta 1945) je nemški slikar, znan po svojem edinstvenem stilu – čarobnih, surrealističnih slikah z antropomorfnimi živalmi – ki so si pridobile mednarodno priznanje. Rojstni kraj Munchen, Nemčija, Sowa se je umetnosti začel posvečati že v zgodnjem otroštvu, ko ga je očarala risba in kiparstvo, spodbujano na Državni šoli za likovno umetnost v Berlinu.

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Jacek Yerka rojen 1952

From Trst

Rojen leta 1952 v Torunju na Poljski, Jacek Yerka je izrastel iz globoko umetniške družine. Kljub temu mu je njegov talent za skiciranje v srednji šoli prinesel veliko spoštovanje. Čeprav je sprva razmišljal o karieri v astronomiji ali medicini, se je Yerka na koncu odločil za študij likovne umetnosti in grafičnega oblikovanja.

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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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Wilhelm Freddie 1909–1995

Danski From Kopenhagen Abstraktna slikarstvo, realistični surrealizem On Wikipedia in 12 of 32 languages

Rodjen 7. februarja 1909 v Københavnu na Danski, Christian Frederik Wilhelm Carlsen, ki ga bomo poznali kot Wilhelm Freddie, je živel življenje, ki ga je opredeloval nenehni razvoj novih vizualnih jezikov. Med letoma 1929 in 1930 je opravljal podlearnstvo za kiparja na Tehnični šoli, obdobje, ki mu je utrdilo razumevanje forme in fizične prisotnosti.

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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 Buenos Aires 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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George Condo rojen 1957

Ameriški From Concord Artificial Realism On Wikipedia in 7 of 32 languages

George Condo, rojen leta 1957 v Concordu v New Hampshireju, se je v sodobno umetnost vstopil kot ključna figura, ki je oblikovala popolnoma edinstven vizualni jezik – tistega, ki ga je sam imenoval "Artificial Realism" ali umetni realizem. Srečanje z Jean-Michelom Basquiatom leta 1979 se je izkazalo za preobrazbno, saj ga je spodbudilo k preselitvi v New York City in popolni potopitvi v cvetelo svet umetnosti.

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Mário Cesariny 1923–2006

Portugalec From Lisabon Surrealizem, poezija

Rojen v Lisabonu, v Portugalski, 9. avgusta 1923, v družini, ki je bila zaznamovana tako s privilegi kot z nemim nemočjo, se je Mário Cesariny de Vasconcelos izrinjal kot eden najpreprojnejših glasov portugalskega surrealizma. Njegov oče, Viriato de Vasconcelos, vešč zlodar, in njegova mati, María de las Mercedes Cesariny, Španinka francoskega izvora, sta doživela zakonske težave, ki so senco zavetile nad družinsko domovino.

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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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Pavel Tchelitchew 1898–1957

rojen v Rusiji From Dubrovka Surrealizem, Neo-romantizem On Wikipedia in 7 of 32 languages

Pavel Tchelitchew (1898–1957) je bil rojen v Rusiji surrealistični slikar, scenograf in kostar, katerega dela so očarjala z svojo neposrednostjo, ki je združevala fantastični realizem, geometrično abstrakcijo in globoko osebno simboliko. Po prevratnicah ruske revolucije je se družina Tchelitchew izselila v Kiev, kjer je začel formalno izobraževanje pod Aleksandro Ekster, vplivno figuro avantgarde.

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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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María Izquierdo 1902–1955

Meksikanka From San Juan de los Lagos Surrealizem, ljudska umetnost On Wikipedia in 11 of 32 languages

María Izquierdo Rodríguez, pionirska meksička slikarica, se je rodila 30. oktobra 1902 v San Juan de los Lagos, Jalisco, na Meksiki. Ta predvodnica je svoje življenje in kariero posvetila slikanju umetnosti, ki je z ponosom izpostavljala njene meksičke korenine, s čim se je uspešno vzpostavila med znamenitimi mešičkimi moškimi umetniki, kot so Diego Rivera, José Clemente Obrezco in David Alfaro Siqueiros.

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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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Xul Solar 1887–1963

Argentinski From San Fernando Avantgarda, Surrealizem On Wikipedia in 9 of 32 languages

Oscar Agustín Alejandro Schulz Solari, celemu svetu znano kot Xul Solar, je bil lik, ki se je zavračal vsakega lahkega razvrščanja. Rodil se je leta 1887 v San Fernandu v Argentini, njegovo življenje in umetnost pa sta predstavljala živoporno tapiserijo, voteno z niti kosmopolitanske vzgoje, ezoterične raziskave in neomajne predanosti umetniškemu inoviranju.

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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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Hedda Sterne 1910–2011

Rumunska-Američanka From Bukarešta Abstraktni ekspresionizem, Surrealizem On Wikipedia in 8 of 32 languages

Hedda Sterne, rojena kot Hedwig Lindenberg v Bukarestu v Romuniji leta 1910, je bila umetnica, katere življenje in delo so utripala na fascinantnem stičišču kultur, gibanj in osebne filozofije. Njena formalna izobrazba se je začela leta 1918 pod mentorstvom Fredericca Storcka, kiparja, ki je učil tudi njenega učitelja Maxa Hermanna Maxyja, s čimer se je vključila v pot, ki jo bo povezala z nekaterimi najpomembnejšimi umetniškimi tokovi dv twentiethnega stoletja.

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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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Francisco Toledo 1940–2019

Meksikanski From Ciudad de México Surrealizem, ljudska umetnost On Wikipedia in 10 of 32 languages

Francisco Benjamín López Toledo, rojen v Juchitán de Zaragoza v Oaxaci leta 1940, ni bil le umetnik; bil je kulturni arhitekt, strasten zagovornik svoje domovine in ena najbolj globokih vplivnih sodobnih oseb v Meksiki.

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Margit Anna 1913–1991

Madžarska From Borota Ekspresionizem, Surrealizem 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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Lubo Kristek rojen 1943

Češko From Brno ['Konceptualna umetnost', 'Surrealizem', 'Performance umetnost'] On Wikipedia in 6 of 32 languages

Rodjen v Brnu na Češkem, leta 1943, se je Lubo Kristek pojavil kot pomemben glas na evropski umetni sceni po drugi svetovni vojni, pri čemer se je upiral lahkemu razvrščanju med sloge.

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James Gleeson 1915–2008

Avstralec From Avstralija Surrealizem On Wikipedia in 4 of 32 languages

James Timothy Gleeson (1915–2008) ni bil le temak umetnik; bil je čarobnjak pokrajin, tkalec nočnih grozov in san, in morda prvi pravi avstralski surrealist. Gleesonovo zgodnje življenje, rojeno v Hornsbyju v New South Walesu, je bilo zaznamovano z globokim občutkom izgnanstva.

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Julian Trevelyan 1910–1988

Britanec From Dorking Surrealizem, grafika On Wikipedia in 3 of 32 languages

Julian Otto Trevelyan, rojen leta 1910 v Dorkingu v Surreys, je bil oseba, ki je s svobodnim duhom in globoko osebno vizijo pomovirila skozi tokove britanske umetnosti 20. stoletja. Tu se je srečal z nekaterimi najpomembnejšega obrazi avantgarde – Max Ernst, Oskar Kokoschka, Joan Miró in Pablo Picasso – umetniki, ki so izzivali konvencionalne predstavitve in sprejeli moč podzavesti.

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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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Tristram Hillier 1905–1983

English From Peking 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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György Roman 1903–1981

Madžar From Rome Surrealizem On Wikipedia in 1 of 32 languages

Zgodnje življenje in izobraževanje: Roman je sledil formalnemu umetniškemu izobraževanju na Madžarski akademiji bele kun arts v Budimpešti, kjer je izpiloval svoje veščine pod vplivnimi učitelji, ki so zagovarjali realizem in akademsko tradicijo. Vpliv ekspresionizma: Cvetočijoče ekspresionistično gibanje je očaralo Romanovo domišljijo ter ga navdihnilo, da sprejme drzne barve, deformirane oblike in subjektivno čustveno izražanje.

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Jorge Castillo rojen 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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Ceri Richards 1903–1971

Welški From Dunvant Surrealizem, Ekspresionizem On Wikipedia in 2 of 32 languages

Rojen v majhnem vasu Dunvant, blizu Swansea, leta 1903. Formalno umetniško potovanje Richardsa je začelo na Gowerton Intermediate School, kjer je njegov talent hitro zasja, kar mu je prineslo priznanje na lokalnih tekmstvih. Ta namestitev je vrhunecela z ključno stipendijo na Royal College of Art v Londonu leta 1924 – trenutek, ki ga je potopil v srce modernističnega gibanja.

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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 rojen 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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Leandre Cristófol 1908–1998

Catalan From Olesa de Balaguer Surrealism, Non-figurative On Wikipedia in 1 of 32 languages

Rodjen v Os de Balaguer v Španiji leta 1908 in umrl v Lleidi leta 1998, se je Cristòfol vzdeloval kot samodidak, pri čemer je ustvarjal nefigurativna dela, portrete ter plastične umetnost z religijsko tematiko.

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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.