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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Alberto_GiacomettiAlberto Giacometti - Wikipedia

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   Alberto Giacometti ( / ˌdʒækəˈmɛti /, [1] US also / ˌdʒɑːk -/, [2] [3] [4] 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 ...

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   • Education: The School of Fine Arts, Geneva

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3. www.tate.org.uk › art › artistsAlberto Giacometti 1901–1966 | Tate

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   Learn about the life and work of Alberto Giacometti, one of the most important sculptors of the 20th century, who was influenced by Cubism and Surrealism. Explore his sculptures, paintings and prints at Tate Modern and Tate Britain, and discover his biography, texts and influences.

4. www.britannica.com › biography › Alberto-GiacomettiAlberto Giacometti | Swiss Surrealist Sculptor & Painter

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   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. Giacometti displayed precocious talent and was much encouraged by his father ...

5. www.moma.org › artists › 2141Alberto Giacometti | MoMA

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   May 8, 2012 · Explore the online works, exhibitions, and publications of Alberto Giacometti, a Swiss sculptor and painter known for his elongated and thin figures. Learn about his artistic style, influences, and legacy at MoMA.

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7. www.theartstory.org › artist › giacometti-albertoAlberto Giacometti Sculptures+, Bio, Ideas | TheArtStory

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   Learn about the life and art of Alberto Giacometti, a Surrealist and Existentialist sculptor who created realistic and figurative forms of the human figure. Explore his biography, artistic legacy, influences, and important artworks such as Gazing Head, Suspended Ball, and City Square.

   • Nationality: Swiss
   • Birth Date: October 10, 1901

   • Place Of Birth: Stampa, Graubunden, Switzerland
   • Death Date: January 11, 1966

8. www.tate.org.uk › art › artistsEight things to know: Alberto Giacometti | Tate

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   Learn about the life and work of this celebrated sculptor and painter, who is known for his human figures, surrealist influences and expressive style. Discover his family background, artistic influences, studio practice and legacy at Tate.

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   Who is Alberto Giacometti?

   • They write new content and verify and edit content received from contributors. 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.

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   How did Giacometti die?

   • Giacometti died in 1966 of heart disease ( pericarditis) and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease at the Kantonsspital in Chur, Switzerland. His body was returned to his birthplace in Borgonovo, where he was interred close to his parents.

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   How did Giacometti grow up?

   • Giacometti displayed precocious talent and was much encouraged by his father, Giovanni, a Post-Impressionist painter, and by his godfather, Cuno Amiet, a Fauvist painter. He spent a happy childhood in the village of Stampa, to which he returned regularly until his death. He grew up among brothers who also showed a penchant for the arts.

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   What is the Fondation Alberto et Annette Giacometti?

   • The Fondation Alberto et Annette Giacometti, having received a bequest from Alberto Giacometti's widow Annette, holds a collection of circa 5,000 works, frequently displayed around the world through exhibitions and long-term loans.

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10. www.fondation-giacometti.fr › en › biographyFondation Giacometti - Biography

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    +33 1 44 54 52 44. Home. 1. A youth spent in a studio. 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.