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Man Ray

1890–1976

Gertrude Stein c.1920–9
© Man Ray Trust/ADAGP, Paris and DACS, London 2023
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Biography

Man Ray (born Emmanuel Radnitzky; August 27, 1890 – November 18, 1976) was an American 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. He was best known for his pioneering photography, and was a renowned fashion and portrait photographer. He is also noted for his work with photograms, which he called "rayographs" in reference to himself.

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  • Man Ray Untitled I

    1969
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  • Man Ray Untitled II

    1969
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  • Man Ray Untitled III

    1969
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  • Man Ray Gertrude Stein

    c.1920–9
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  • Man Ray Pisces

    1938
  • Man Ray Indestructible Object

    1923, remade 1933, editioned replica 1965
  • Man Ray New York

    1920, editioned replica 1973
  • Man Ray Cadeau

    1921, editioned replica 1972
    On display at Tate Modern part of In the Studio
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  • Andy Warhol Man Ray

    1974

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