René Magritte

born 1937

René Magritte - Man with a Newspaper

Man with a Newspaper 1928
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BIOGRAPHY

René François Ghislain Magritte (French: [ʁəne fʁɑ̃swa ɡilɛ̃ maɡʁit]; 21 November 1898 – 15 August 1967) was a Belgian surrealist artist. He became well known for creating a number of witty and thought-provoking images. Often depicting ordinary objects in an unusual context, his work is known for challenging observers' preconditioned perceptions of reality. His imagery has influenced pop, minimalist and conceptual art.

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ARTWORKS

  • René Magritte - Man with a Newspaper

    Man with a Newspaper

    1898–1967

  • René Magritte - The Future of Statues

    The Future of Statues

    1937

  • René Magritte - The Spirit of Geometry

    The Spirit of Geometry

    1937

  • René Magritte - The Annunciation

    The Annunciation

    1930

  • René Magritte - The Reckless Sleeper

    The Reckless Sleeper

    1928

  • René Magritte - The Reckless Sleeper

    The Menaced Assassin

    1927

  • René Magritte - The Reckless Sleeper

    The Lovers

    1928

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