List of 86 Famous Surrealist Художники (Ranked)

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Ремедіос Варо 1908–1963

Іспано-мексиканка Born: Анґлес Пара-сюрреалізм Wikipedia: 19/32 languages

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Леонора Керрінгтон 1917–2011

Британсько-мексиканка Born: Клейтон-ле-Вудс Сюрреалізм Wikipedia: 22/32 languages

Arca de Noé (1967), живий опис Ноєвого ковчега, переповненого фантастичними істотами, є чудовим прикладом її дослідження тем творення та відродження.

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Ів Тангі 1900–1955

Born: VIII округ Парижа Wikipedia: 26/32 languages

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Доротея Таннінг 1910–2012

Американка Born: Гейлсбург Сюрреалізм Wikipedia: 20/32 languages

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Леонор Фіні 1907–1996

Аргентино-італійка Born: Буенос-Айрес Сюрреалізм Wikipedia: 16/32 languages

She further expanded her creative horizons through costume and set designs for theatre, ballet, opera, and film productions, including Renato Castellani’s Romeo and Juliet (1954) and John Huston’s A Walk with Love and Death (1968). Leonor Fini’s legacy extends far beyond her impressive body of work; she is increasingly recognized as a significant figure in the feminist movement due to her bold depictions of empowered women who defied traditional gender roles.

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Андре Массон 1896–1987

Француз Born: Баланьї-сюр-Терен ['Сюрреалізм', 'Кубізм'] Wikipedia: 21/32 languages

André Masson – це художник, який назавжди змінив мистецький ландшафт 20-го століття. Його новаторські техніки, дослідження підсвідомості та відмова від традиційних канонів зробили його однією з найважливіших постатей сюрреалізму та абстрактного експресіонізму. Його творчість продовжує надихати художників у всьому світі, а його роботи залишаються символом свободи самовираження та безмежного потенціалу людської душі.

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Мерет Оппенгайм 1913–1985

Швейцарсько-німецька Born: Берлін Сюрреалізм Wikipedia: 18/32 languages

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Віфредо Лам 1902–1982

Кубинський Born: Сагуа-ла-Гранде Супрематизм, Кубізм Wikipedia: 16/32 languages

La Jungla (1942–43): Монументальная картина маслом, отражающая культуру Кубы и вдохновленная Сантерией и африканскими традициями.

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Віктор Браунер 1903–1966

Румунсько-французька Born: П'ятра-Нямц Сюрреалізм Wikipedia: 14/32 languages

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Роберто Матта 1911–2002

Чилійська Born: Сантьяго ['Сюрреалізм', 'Абстрактний експресіонізм'] Wikipedia: 15/32 languages

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Фелікс Нуссбаум 1904–1944

Німецько-єврейський Born: Оснабрюк Сучасний об'єктний стиль / Surrealizm Wikipedia: 17/32 languages

His father, Philipp Nussbaum, a World War I veteran with an early passion for painting himself, recognized and nurtured his son's talent, providing encouragement that would prove vital in the darkening years to come. His early work reveals a clear debt to the Post-Impressionist masters, particularly Vincent van Gogh and Henri Rousseau.

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Джозеф Корнелл 1903–1972

Американський Born: Наяк Збірки, сюрреалізм Wikipedia: 14/32 languages

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Ернст Фукс 1930–2015

Австрієць Born: Відень Венська школа фантастичного реалізму Wikipedia: 16/32 languages

Fuchs studied sculpture with Emmy Steinbock (1943), attended the St Anna Painting School where he studied under professor Robin C. He sought inspiration in ancient alchemy and religion; Christian and Jewish mysticism but also deep psychology.

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Поль Дельво 1897–1994

Бельгієць Born: Юї Сюрреалізм Wikipedia: 24/32 languages

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Дора Мар 1907–1997

Француженка Born: 6-й округ Парижа Сюрреалістична фотографія Wikipedia: 22/32 languages

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Ельза Шіапарелі 1890–1973

Італійка Born: Рим Сюрреалізм у моді

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Пол Наш 1889–1946

Born: Кенсінгтон

Tate Britain: Його полотна знаходяться в постійній колекції Tate Britain. Imperial War Museum: У Імперському воєнному музеї зберігається кілька його військових картин. York Art Gallery: York Art Gallery також має у своїй колекції роботи Неша.

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Луїс Ройо народився 1954

Іспанець Born: Олла Фантастичне ілюстрування

This thematic depth is powerfully showcased in his celebrated art books, beginning with Women (1992), followed by Malefic (1994), Secrets (1996), III Millennium, Evolution, Visions, and Dark Labyrinth. He received the prestigious Spectrum Silver Award for Best Contemporary Fantastic Art in 1996 – a significant acknowledgement of his technical skill and artistic vision.

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Жульєн Леві 1906–1981

Американець Born: Нью-Йорк Сюрреалізм, Авангард

сторінка художника Жульєна Леві. Фріда Кало (зліпок двох контактних відбитків). вікіпедія: Жульєн Леві.

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Джим Воррен народився 1949

Американець Born: Лонг-Біч Сюрреалістичне фентезі

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Майкл Паркс народився 1944

Born: Сікестон

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Maurice Tabard 1897–1984

French Born: Lyon Surrealism

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. In 1951 Francis Quirk curated an exhibit of his work at Lehigh University along with photographs by Ansel Adams, demonstrating a recognition of Tabard's place within a broader artistic context.

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George Wallace Jardine 1920–2002

British Surrealism

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. A notable highlight of his graphic work includes the Levitation Act series, which captures ethereal forms suspended against stark backgrounds—a testament to his lifelong fascination with illusion and the boundary between the physical and the spectral.

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Грехем Вівіан Сазерленд 1903–1980

Англійський Born: Стрейтхем Сюрреалізм Wikipedia: 13/32 languages

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Claude Cahun 1894–1954

French Born: Nantes Surrealism

As Cahun herself stated, “The abstraction, the dream, are as limited for me as the concrete and the real.” This approach mirrored the broader surrealist preoccupation with accessing subconscious realms and challenging rational thought. During World War II, Cahun actively participated in the French Resistance movement, utilizing her artistic skills to disseminate propaganda and support underground networks.

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Олександр Аксінін 1949–1985

Український Born: Львів Соціалістична реалізм, Етшування

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Октавіо Окампо народився 1943

Born: Селая Wikipedia: 9/32 languages

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Frederick Sommer 1905–1999

American Photography, Surrealism

Inspired by the monumental landscapes of Ansel Adams—particularly Yosemite Valley’s El Capitan and Half Dome—Sommer embarked on a quest to capture the grandeur and subtle complexities of the American desert.

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Saul Steinberg 1914–1999

Romanian-American Born: Râmnicu Sărat Modernist Cartooning Wikipedia: 17/32 languages

However, the rising tide of antisemitic legislation in Europe forced him into a life of transit, leading him through the Dominican Republic before he finally reached New York City in 1942. He was a fixture in the prestigious galleries of New York, exhibiting alongside giants like Arshile Gorky and Robert Motherwell, yet he remained a beloved figure in the pages of mass-circulation periodicals.

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Луїджі Серафіні народився 1949

Італієць Born: Рим Футуристичне мистецтво

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Оскар Домінгез 1906–1957

Іспанія Born: Сан-Кристобаль-де-ла-Лагуна Супрематизм Wikipedia: 10/32 languages

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Hans Bellmer 1902–1975

German Born: Катовиці Surrealism, Photography Wikipedia: 15/32 languages

While primarily known for his dolls, Bellmer’s photographic work is equally significant. These images, published in his privately printed book Die Puppe (The Doll), were initially met with obscurity within Germany due to the artist’s deliberate isolation and the political climate.

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Майкл Сова народився 1945

Born: Мюнхен

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Ярек Йерка народився 1952

Польський Born: Торун Сюрреалізм

Born in 1952 in Toruń, Poland, Jacek Yerka emerged from a profoundly artistic family. He cites Hieronymus Bosch, Pieter Bruegel, Cagliostro, Jan van Eyck, and Hugo van der Goes as pivotal inspirations—artists who instilled within him a fascination for intricate detail, symbolic imagery laden with hidden meanings, and fantastical narratives that transcend conventional storytelling.

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Angus Rowland Mcbean 1904–1990

Born: Monmouth, New Jersey

McBean’s initial artistic pursuits lay in the realm of theatrical design. McBean transitioned into full-time theatre photography, quickly establishing himself as a skilled chronicler of the British stage.

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Wolfgang Paalen 1905–1959

Austrian-Mexican Born: Vienna Surrealism, Abstract Expressionism Wikipedia: 9/32 languages

His father, Gustav Robert Paalen, was a successful inventor – the mind behind innovations like the vacuum cleaner and Thermos bottle – whose own background blended Polish-Ashkenazi and Spanish-Sephardic heritage. Wolfgang Paalen died in Taxco, Mexico, in 1959, leaving behind a body of work that continues to challenge and inspire.

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Clarence John Laughlin 1905–1985

American Surrealist photography

His work also benefited from the influence of Edward Steichen, whose time at Vogue magazine provided Laughlin with valuable exposure and experience.

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Вільгельм Фредді 1909–1995

Данська Born: Копенгаген Абстрактне мистецтво, реалістичний сюрреалізм Wikipedia: 12/32 languages

The Definite Rejection of a Request for a Kiss (Det definitive afslag på anmodningen om et kys) (1949).

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Manuel Álvarez Bravo 1902–2002

Mexican Surrealist photography; Mexican muralism

While he took art classes at the Academia Nacional de Bellas Artes, much of his photography was self-taught, driven by an internal compulsion to document the shifting Mexican identity. Throughout his career, which spanned from the late 1920s to the 1990s, he achieved numerous accolades, particularly after 1970, and his contributions were recognized by the inclusion of his work on UNESCO's Memory of the World International Register in 2017.

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Sergei Parajanov 1924–1990

Armenian, Ukrainian Born: Tbilisi Surrealism, Folklore

Parajanov’s legacy endures not only through his iconic films but also through the unique aesthetic he forged – one deeply rooted in Armenian folklore, religious symbolism, and a deliberate rejection of the prevailing socialist realism that dominated Soviet art. He is considered one of the 20 greatest film directors of all time, an honor bestowed upon him by the Rotterdam International Film Festival.

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Eileen Agar 1899–1991

Argentine-British Born: Буенос-Айрес Surrealism Wikipedia: 9/32 languages

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. Following World War II, Agar experienced a renewed period of artistic productivity, marked by numerous solo exhibitions beginning in 1946.

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Джордж Кондо народився 1957

Born: Конкорд Wikipedia: 7/32 languages

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Маріо Сезарині Де Васконселош 1923–2006

Португалець Born: Лісабон Сюрреалізм, поезія

National Theatre and Dance Museum. Національний музей театру та танцю, Лісабон, Португалія. Rede Portuguesa de Arte Contemporânea a Norte, Порту, Португалія.

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Piroska Szanto 1913–1998

Hungarian Born: Kiskunfélegyháza Surrealism

This artist colony, brimming with innovative minds like Endre Bálint, Dezső Korniss, and Lajos Vajda, became a crucible for her developing style.

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Artur Cruzeiro Seixas 1920–2020

Born: Amadora 1920s Art Deco

Upon returning to Portugal in 1964, Seixas continued to push the boundaries of artistic expression. Seixas’s artistic journey began in the fertile intellectual environment of António Arroio School, where he forged lasting friendships with key figures who would shape Portugal's cultural landscape: Mário Cesariny, Marcelino Vespeira, Júlio Pomar, and Fernando Azevedo.

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Павел Челіщев 1898–1957

Роджений у Росії Born: Дубрівка Сюрреалізм, Неоромантизм Wikipedia: 7/32 languages

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Marcelo Grassmann 1925–2013

Brazilian Born: Sao Joao do Rio Preto Engraving and draughtsmanship

Initially pursued sculpture before discovering his passion for engraving in the 1940s. Unique Contribution to Brazilian Art: Grassmann made a significant contribution to Brazilian art through his innovative approach to engraving and draughtsmanship.

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Марія Іск'єрдо 1902–1955

мексиканка Born: Сан-Хуан-де-лос-Лагос Сюрреалізм, народне мистецтво Wikipedia: 11/32 languages

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Kay Sage 1898–1963

American Born: Watervliet Surrealism Wikipedia: 11/32 languages

For a decade following her marriage to Italian Prince Ranieri di San Faustino in 1925, Sage largely abandoned painting, embracing the social obligations inherent in aristocratic life. Despite facing challenges as a woman artist in a male-dominated field, Sage exhibited her work at prominent galleries such as Pierre Matisse Gallery and Catherine Viviano Gallery in New York City, and participated in group exhibitions including the Salon des Surindépendants in Paris.

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Ксуль Солар 1887–1963

Аргентинець Born: Сан-Фернандо Авангард, Сюрреалізм Wikipedia: 9/32 languages

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Richard Oelze 1900–1980

German Born: Magdeburg Surrealism Wikipedia: 7/32 languages

As a painter, draftsperson, and graphic artist, Oelze was regarded as a significant figure in surrealism.

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Геда Стерн 1910–2011

Румунсько-американська Born: Бухарест Абстрактний експресіонізм та сюрреалізм Wikipedia: 8/32 languages

Her formal training began in 1918 under the tutelage of Frederic Storck, a sculptor who had taught her instructor Max Hermann Maxy, setting her on a course that would see her engage with some of the most pivotal artistic currents of the twentieth century. Simultaneously, Sterne devoured German philosophical texts, grappling with existential questions and embracing the modernist preoccupation with subjectivity.

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Pierre Roy 1880–1950

French Born: Nantes Surrealist Wikipedia: 7/32 languages

In 1905, he committed himself to painting, beginning his exhibition history in 1906 at the Salon of the Société Nationale des Beaux-Arts (SNBA).

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Ithell Colquhoun 1906–1988

British Born: Shillong Surrealism, Occult art Wikipedia: 6/32 languages

She eventually settled permanently in Cornwall in 1957, where she lived until her death on April 11, 1988.

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Франсіско Толедо 1940–2019

Мексиканський Born: Мехіко Сюрреалізм, Народне мистецтво Wikipedia: 10/32 languages

His graphic art productions, including “Two People Squatting…” and “Redes con Cangrejos…”, are equally notable for their innovative use of color and texture, reflecting his commitment to exploring the complexities of human experience. To categorize Francisco Toledo within a single artistic movement proves impossible, and perhaps even undesirable.

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Маргаріт Анна 1913–1991

Угорщина Born: Borota Експресіонізм, сюрреалізм Wikipedia: 8/32 languages

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Jacqueline Lamba 1910–1993

French Born: Saint-Mandé Surrealism Wikipedia: 6/32 languages

It was within the electric, avant-garde atmosphere of Paris that Lamba’s destiny intertwined with the movement's most iconic figure, André Breton.

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Vlady 1920–2005

Modern Art

Vlady’s artistic development has been marked by a consistent dedication to traditional oil painting techniques. The Power of Light: Vlady’s meticulous attention to light is central to his artistic vision.

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Caleb Lewis

Australian

Lewis’s visual language is defined by a meticulous, almost rhythmic precision.

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Raquel Forner 1902–1988

Argentine Born: Buenos Aires Expressionism, Surrealism Wikipedia: 5/32 languages

Moving to Paris in the late 1920s, she became a vital participant in the "Paris Group," a collective of Argentine artists who sought to bridge the gap between South American sensibilities and European innovation. Her legacy is characterized by several key artistic pillars: Technical Mastery: The use of heavy impasto and rich, emotive color palettes that give her subjects a sculptural, palpable presence.

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Любо Крістек народився 1943

Born: Брно Wikipedia: 6/32 languages

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Джеймс Глісон 1915–2008

Австралієць Born: Австралія Сюрреалізм Wikipedia: 4/32 languages

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Джулиан Тревельян 1910–1988

Британський Born: Доркінґ Сюрреалізм, Графіка Wikipedia: 3/32 languages

Trevelyan’s childhood was marked by intellectual stimulation thanks to his family's heritage – Sir George Trevelyan’s political convictions instilled a sense of civic responsibility, while G.M. Crucially, Trevelyan’s exposure to European art during his time at Cambridge ignited his passion for Surrealism, influencing his stylistic choices and thematic concerns throughout his career.

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Jeffrey Smart 1921–2013

Australian Born: Adelaide Precisionism Wikipedia: 5/32 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. A subsequent period on the island of Ischia in 1950, shared with fellow Australian painters Donald Friend, Michael Shannon, and Jacqueline Hick, further solidified his artistic direction.

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Conroy Maddox 1912–2005

English Born: Ledbury Surrealism Wikipedia: 4/32 languages

The influence of psychoanalysis, particularly the theories of Sigmund Freud, is evident in his exploration of hidden desires and repressed emotions. Conroy Maddox died in London in 2005 at the age of 92, leaving behind a remarkable body of work that continues to captivate and inspire.

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Трістрам Пол Гіллєр 1905–1983

English Born: Пекін Surrealist Wikipedia: 2/32 languages

His dedication to his craft earned him significant professional accolades, including being elected an Associate of the Royal Academy in 1957 and later becoming a Royal Academician.

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Дьордь Роман 1903–1981

Угорщина Born: Рим Сюрреалізм Wikipedia: 1/32 languages

«Червона липко» (Red Fly-paper): Це вражаюче полотно зображує самотню постать серед хаотичного простору малинових відтінків, що символізує вразливість і пастку всепоглинаючих сил природи.

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Jorge Castillo народився 1933

Spanish Born: Pontevedra Abstract Expressionist Wikipedia: 5/32 languages

Returning to Spain in 1955, he settled in Barcelona, a city that would become inextricably linked to his artistic identity. Castillo's artistic trajectory began with a formal education in drawing at the École des Beaux-Arts in Paris, a crucial period that exposed him to the revolutionary currents of Surrealism.

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Ivan Eyre 1935–2022

Canadian Born: Saskatchewan Abstract Figurative, Prairie Landscape Wikipedia: 3/32 languages

Born in the small Saskatchewan community of Tulymétik in 1935, Eyre’s artistic journey wasn't simply about depicting what he saw, but about translating a deeply felt connection to place into a visual language that explored existential themes and the complexities of human experience. Notably, nine of his sculptures are prominently displayed in the McMichael Sculpture Garden in Kleinburg, Ontario, and others grace Assiniboine Park in Winnipeg, enriching public spaces with his distinctive aesthetic.

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Сері Річардс 1903–1971

валлієць Born: Данварт Сюрреалізм, експресіонізм Wikipedia: 2/32 languages

«Дівчина за піаніно» (1949) уособлює його прихильність до кубізму, представляючи фрагментовану, але гармонійну композицію з кутастих форм і вражаючих кольорів. «Двоє музикантів» (1954) вибухає енергією виступу, де помаранчеві відтінки та динамічні мазки передають саму суть музикальності.

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Eldzier Cortor 1916–2015

American Born: Richmond Surrealism, Realism Wikipedia: 3/32 languages

His involvement with the Works Progress Administration (WPA) provided him with invaluable experience documenting scenes of Bronzeville, a vibrant Black neighborhood in Chicago during the Depression era.

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Linder Sterling народився 1954

British Wikipedia: 4/32 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 Born: Torre de Miguel Sesmero New Figuration Wikipedia: 3/32 languages

The shadow of Pablo Picasso loomed large over Spanish art during Barjola’s formative years, but rather than imitation, Picasso's example spurred him toward originality. The Spanish Civil War cast a long pall over his generation, and while Barjola’s work wasn't overtly political in the propagandistic sense, it resonated with a profound sense of displacement and loss.

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Emilio Tadini 1927–2002

Spanish Born: Milan Catalan Modernisme Wikipedia: 1/32 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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Леандр Крістофоль І Перальба 1908–1998

Catalan Born: Ос-да-Балаге Surrealism, Non-figurative Wikipedia: 1/32 languages

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Ellen Lanyon 1926–2013

Born: Chicago World Goes Pop Wikipedia: 1/32 languages

Lanyon’s early work focused on intimate portraits of relatives and the spaces they inhabited – quiet studies imbued with a sense of psychological depth. In the 1970s, Lanyon’s move to New York brought her into contact with the feminist art collective Heresies, further broadening her intellectual and artistic horizons.