#onthisday , April 28, Francis Bacon passed away in 1992 in Madrid, Spain. He created some of the most iconic depictions of wounded and emotionally scarred individuals in the art world following World War II. Drawing inspiration from Surrealism, cinema, photography, and classical art, he developed a unique artistic style that established him as one of the leading figures in figurative art during the 1940s and 1950s. Bacon primarily focused on portraying portraits, often featuring patrons of the bars and clubs in London’s Soho district. His subjects were consistently presented in a violently distorted manner, resembling slabs of raw meat, conveying a sense of isolation and torment caused by existential struggles. Regarded as one of the most accomplished British painters of the 20th century, Bacon’s reputation experienced a resurgence during the resurgence of interest in painting in the 1980s. 🔗 Check the link in bio to read more about him.#surrealism #surrealist #surrealistdigest #thesurrealistdigest #francisbacon #painting #surrealpainting
#onthisday, April 9, Xul Solar passed away in 1963. Oscar Agustín Alejandro Schulz Solari, also known as Xul Solar, was an artist from Argentina. He liked to paint, sculpt, write, and make music. Solar was important for new and different kinds of art in Argentina. He showed his art in many places and had friends who were writers. He was also part of a group called the Florida group, where artists and writers talked about new ideas for art and writing.
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Surreal Film: Part 5In this part, we introduce two surreal movies of Testament of Orpheus (1960) and Belle de Jour (1967).#surreal #surrealist #surrealfilm #luisbuñuel #catherinedevenue #michelpiccoli #jeansorel #jeancocteau #film #cinema #movie #surrealistdigest
#onthisday, March 13, Hans Bellmer, a German surrealist sculptor and photographer was born. He gained renown for his life-sized dolls and provocative photography. His initial dolls, which distorted the female figure with multiple legs, emerged as a rebellion against the Nazi Regime's pursuit of physical perfection. Bellmer expressed, "The female body resembles an infinite sentence, beckoning us to reconfigure it, unveiling its true essence through an array of perpetual anagrams."
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#onthisday , March 4, Antonin Artaud, a French playwright, poet, actor, and prominent figure of the Surrealist movement passed away in 1948 in Lvry-sur-Seine, France.
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#onthisday , February 26, Tarō Okamoto, a renowned Japanese artist known for his paintings and innovative sculptures, was born in Kawasaki, Japan. He played a groundbreaking role in post-war Japanese art. He not only contributed significantly to the advancement of Japanese avant-garde art during this period but also reshaped the perception of the artist’s persona, aligning it more closely with the Western avant-garde ideals. Through his influence, the concept of the artist as both a visionary and a catalyst for revolutionary thought flourished.
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#onthisday , February 21, Rafał Olbinski was born in 1943. He is a Polish artist known for his work as an illustrator, painter, and educator, currently residing in the United States. He is recognized as a prominent figure within the Polish School of Posters. Olbinski completed his studies in architecture at Warsaw University of Technology in 1969, under the guidance of Bohdan Pniewski and Jerzy Hryniewiecki. His diploma defense took place in the studios of Jan Zachwatowicz and Franciszek Piacik. Following graduation, although he initially faced challenges in architectural competitions, Olbinski swiftly established himself as a notable figure in illustration and poster design.
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#onthisday , February 18, Andre Breton was born in 1896 in Tinchebray, France. He was a French poet, essayist, critic, and editor. He played a central role as a leading advocate and co-founder of the surrealist movement.
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#onthisday, February 5, H.R. Giger, was born in 1940 in Chur, Switzerland. He was a prominent figure in the realm of Fantastic Realism and a Swiss artist recognized for his work as a surrealist painter, sculptor, and set designer.
His artistic repertoire featured biomechanical creatures, otherworldly landscapes, and imagery characterized by a disturbing yet unforgettable blend of grotesque sensuality. Nurturing his creative spirit from a young age, Giger earned a degree in Interior and Industrial Design. Despite the surreal and nightmarish nature of his creations, the sculptor himself was known for his warmth and generosity.
Giger remained dedicated to his craft throughout his life, leaving a lasting impression on his family, friends, and colleagues in the worlds of art and music.
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#onthisday, Federico Fellini was born on January 20, 1920, in Rimini, Italy. He was an acclaimed Italian film director renowned for his unique approach. Initially influenced by Neorealism, he later crafted his own distinctive methods, blending dreamlike and hallucinatory elements into everyday scenes. Fellini significantly expanded the language of cinema and pioneered a personal filmmaking style that has become integral to the industry.
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#onthisday, January 15, Yves Tanguy, a french surrealist painter died in 1955. Yves Tanguy, born on January 5, 1900, in Paris, was an artist known for creating enigmatic mental landscapes and dream-like underwater realms filled with shapeless objects hovering on the edge of the biological. These artworks positioned him at the forefront of Surrealism, with André Breton, the movement’s founder, championing his work early on. Tanguy’s soft, desert-like, lunar, or marine universes had a profound influence on many fellow artists.
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#onthisday , January 11th, Alberto Giacometti died in 1966 in Chur. He stands out as a prominent figure in post-war modern sculpture. Beyond his sculptural endeavors, he conveyed his artistic vision through figurative painting and drawing. Exploring the intricacies of human nature, Giacometti’s career underwent continuous development through interactions with avant-garde artists and influential intellectuals of his era. Nevertheless, his distinctive style endures—a recognizable signature marked by slender, dynamic figures often confined within a restricted space, reflective of his exploration of scale.
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