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Alberto Giacometti (/ ˌ dʒ æ k ə ˈ m ɛ t i /, US also / ˌ dʒ ɑː k-/, Italian: [alˈbɛrto dʒakoˈmetti]; 10 October 1901 – 11 January 1966) was a Swiss sculptor, painter, draftsman and printmaker.
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Jun 12, 2024 · Alberto Giacometti (born October 10, 1901, Borgonovo, Switzerland—died January 11, 1966, Chur) was a Swiss sculptor and painter, best known for his attenuated sculptures of solitary figures. His work has been compared to that of the existentialists in literature.
Learn about the life and work of Alberto Giacometti, a Swiss sculptor and painter who explored Surrealism, Existentialism and the human figure. See his famous sculptures, such as Gazing Head, Suspended Ball and Walking Man, and read his quotes and artistic legacy.
- Swiss
- October 10, 1901
- Stampa, Graubunden, Switzerland
- January 11, 1966
Alberto Giacometti (, US also , Italian: [alˈbɛrto dʒakoˈmetti]; 10 October 1901 – 11 January 1966) was a Swiss sculptor, painter, draftsman and printmaker. Beginning in 1922, he lived and worked mainly in Paris but regularly visited his hometown Borgonovo to see his family and work on his art.
A comprehensive overview of the life and work of the Swiss-French artist Alberto Giacometti (1901–1966), from his childhood in Graubünden to his fame in Paris. Learn about his artistic influences, styles, themes, exhibitions and legacy.
Alberto Giacometti grew up in Switzerland in the Val Bregaglia alpine valley, a few kilometers from the Swiss-Italian border. His father, Giovanni Giacometti (1868-1933) was an impressionist painter esteemed by Swiss collectors and artists.
May 8, 2012 · Alberto Giacometti (, US also , Italian: [alˈbɛrto dʒakoˈmetti]; 10 October 1901 – 11 January 1966) was a Swiss sculptor, painter, draftsman and printmaker. Beginning in 1922, he lived and worked mainly in Paris but regularly visited his hometown Borgonovo to see his family and work on his art.
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