Man Ray

Man Ray was born Emmanuel Radnitzky in 1890, is best known as a photographer. But he also remained a painter and filmmaker throughout his lifetime.

Man Ray (born Emmanuel Radnitzky) ]was an American modernist artist who spent most of his career in Paris, France. He was a significant contributor to the Dada and Surrealist movements, although his ties to each were informal. He produced major works in a variety of media but considered himself a painter above all. He was best known in the art world for his avant-garde photography, and he was a renowned fashion and portrait photographer. Ray is also noted for his work with photograms, which…

If there’s one word that sums up the Dada art movement, it would probably be “nonsensical.” The point was for it not to make sense. Originating in Zurich after World War I, Dadaist art was often satirical and didn’t seem to have a point.

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A treasure trove from the ultimate age of experimentation – between the world wars – shows a man mid-parachute jump, a woman clutching her Leica, and limbs dismantling before your very eyes

“Of course, there will always be those who look only at technique, who ask 'how', while others of a more curious nature will ask 'why'. Personally, I have always preferred inspiration to information.”...

Man Ray (Emmanuel Radnitzky). Untitled. 1930. Gelatin silver print (solarized). 11 1/2 × 8 11/16" (29.2 × 22.1 cm). Gift of James Thrall Soby. 162.1941. © 2023 Man Ray Trust / Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York / ADAGP, Paris. Photography

Tears, 1930 by Man Ray: Discover museum-quality art photography

Man Ray, Kiki de Montparnasse, 1920’s Plus