Man Ray: Biography, Facts and Career
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Man Ray (born Emmanuel Radnitzky; August 27, 1890 – November 18, 1976) was an American-born, French-naturalized 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 a photography innovator as well as a fashion and portrait photographer, and is noted for his work with photograms, which he called "rayographs" in reference to himself.
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- Full name: Man Ray
- Born: 1890-08-27
- Nationality: United States
- Known as: Actor
- Wikidata ID: Q46139
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Who is Man Ray?
Man Ray (born Emmanuel Radnitzky; August 27, 1890 – November 18, 1976) was an American-born, French-naturalized visual artist who spent most of his career in Paris.
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Man Ray is United States.
When was Man Ray born?
Man Ray was born on 1890-08-27.
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