Man Ray (1890-1976) was an American artist who is widely recognized as one of the most important figures in the Dada and Surrealist movements of the early 20th century. He was a painter, photographer, and filmmaker, and his work often combined elements of different media.
Born in Philadelphia, Man Ray initially studied art in New York City before moving to Paris in 1921, where he became associated with the Dada and Surrealist movements. He is known for his innovative photographic techniques, including rayographs (photograms), which involved placing objects directly onto photographic paper and exposing them to light. He also experimented with solarization, a process that involves briefly exposing a photographic negative or print to light during the development process, resulting in a distinctive and surreal image.
Man Ray's work is characterized by its dreamlike quality and its exploration of the subconscious. His photographs and paintings often feature strange and unexpected juxtapositions of objects, and he was known for his use of puns and wordplay in his titles.
In addition to his work as an artist, Man Ray also worked as a fashion photographer, and his images were published in Vogue and other magazines. He returned to the United States in the 1940s and continued to work as an artist until his death in 1976. His influence can be seen in the work of many contemporary artists, particularly those working in the fields of photography and experimental film.
Measures 9.8 x 7.5.
Mounted to archival quality paper.
Verso is blank.
Printed circa 1970s.