Graphic print 50x65 cm in a limited edition. Handmade paper. Loose sheet.
About the author:
Man Ray (1890-1976) was an American painter, photographer, collage and constructed object creator, sculptor, and filmmaker. He is one of the prominent representatives of the 20th-century artistic avant-garde. Born in America, he spent most of his creative career in France.
Man Ray navigated various art worlds, experimenting with different genres and techniques. From Cubism, he moved to Dadaism and Surrealism, where he dedicated himself to exploring "higher reality" and materializing the "inner model." He was primarily known for his "camera-less photographs" (rayographs or photograms), a technique in which light-sensitive material was exposed to light without the use of a camera.
After moving to Paris in 1921, Man Ray became a recognized photographer whose portraits and fashion shots appeared in renowned magazines. In addition, he pursued filmmaking and created several avant-garde short films.
During World War II, he resided in Hollywood, but after the war, he returned to Paris, where he remained until his death. His later works included painting, photography, and assemblages.
Man Ray's art was long underappreciated, but over time it was increasingly recognized, and retrospective exhibitions of his works have been held worldwide. After his death, the Man Ray Trust organization was founded, which owns a collection of his works and the artist's copyrights.
