Avant garde photography

Osamu Shiihara. Construction of Hand. 1932–41. Gelatin silver print. 11 7/8 × 8 7/8" (30.2 × 22.5 cm). Thomas Walther Collection. Gift of Thomas Walther. 1859.2001. © 2023 Estate of Osamu Shiihara, care of Tomatsu Shiihara, Japan. Photography

Man Ray (born Emmanuel Radnitzky) ]was an American modernist artist who spent most of his career in Paris, France. 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 in the art world for his avant-garde photography, and he was a renowned fashion and portrait photographer. Ray is also noted for his work with photograms, which…

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Man Ray (born Emmanuel Radnitzky) ]was an American modernist artist who spent most of his career in Paris, France. 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 in the art world for his avant-garde photography, and he was a renowned fashion and portrait photographer. Ray is also noted for his work with photograms, which…