Man Ray (born Emmanuel Radnitzky, 1890-1976) was an American modernist artist who made significant contributions to the fields of photography, painting, and sculpture. He was a prominent figure in the Dada and Surrealist movements, known for his innovative and experimental approach to art.Man Ray initially began his artistic career as a painter and sculptor, but he is best known for his avant-garde photography. He explored new techniques and concepts, pushing the boundaries of the medium. Man Ray's photography often incorporated unconventional methods such as solarization, multiple exposures, and photograms (camera-less images created by placing objects directly onto light-sensitive paper). During the 1920s and 1930s, Man Ray lived in Paris, where he became an active participant in the Dada and Surrealist movements. He collaborated with and was influenced by artists such as Marcel Duchamp, Salvador Dalí, and André Breton. Man Ray's photographs from this period combined elements of realism and abstraction, often incorporating themes of eroticism, dream-like imagery, and visual puns. Some of Man Ray's most famous works include """"The Enigma of Isidore Ducasse"""" (1920), a metronome with a photograph of an eye attached to it, and """"Le Violon d'Ingres"""" (1924), an image of a woman with f-holes drawn on her back in reference to the musical instrument. In addition to his photography, Man Ray also experimented with filmmaking and created influential short films, such as """"Le Retour à la Raison"""" (1923) and """"Emak-Bakia"""" (1926), which combined abstract visuals with unconventional editing techniques. Man Ray's artistic career spanned several decades, and he continued to work and exhibit internationally until his death in 1976. His innovative approach to photography and his contributions to the Dada and Surrealist movements have had a lasting impact on the art world, making him a significant figure in 20th-century art history.
Measures 7.25 x 9.98
Printed circa 1970s
Verso is blank.
Mounted to archival quality paper.