Artist Quote: “Nature does not create works of art. It is we, and the faculty of interpretation peculiar to the human mind, that see art.” Achievements: In his final years, Man Ray continued to exhibit his art, with shows in New York, London, Paris and other cities in the years before his death. He was the very first artist whose photographic images were more valuable to collectors than his paintings. His innovative works can be found on display in museums around the world, and he is remembered for his artistic wit and originality. | About the Artist: Shaped by the trauma of World War I and the emergence of new technology, artists were interested in experimenting with technology. Man Ray’s experiments with photography made him the center of the new Surrealist movement in Paris. He also became a leading figure in the Dada art movement in New York. A pioneer in painting, film, and collage, Man Ray is best known for his black-and-white photographs. About the Artwork: Ray experimented with a technique called the Sabatier effect, or solarization, which adds a silvery, ghostly quality to the image. Using solarization and other photographic techniques involving the manipulation of light and the camera’s mechanical processes, Man Ray further pushed the boundaries of avant-garde photography. |
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