Man Ray
Man Ray was an American-born, French-naturalized visual artist who spent most of his career in Paris. 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.
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- Born in
- Philadelphia
- Educated at
- Art Students League of New York
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1890
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Birth1976
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