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René François Ghislain Magritte (French: [ʁəne fʁɑ̃swa ɡilɛ̃ maɡʁit]; 21 November 1898 – 15 August 1967) was a Belgian surrealist artist known for his depictions of familiar objects in unfamiliar, unexpected contexts, which often provoked questions about the nature and boundaries of reality and representation.
René Magritte artworks of bowler-hatted men and provocative kitsch have achieved tremendous acclaim, and inspired multiple generations of artists.
A major figure of the Surrealist movement, the Belgian artist René Magritte created some of the most extraordinary and iconic images of the 20th century. Seeking to “make the most everyday objects shriek aloud,” Magritte transformed familiar, commonplace objects into unfamiliar and ambiguous scenes through surprising juxtapositions, scale ...
Rene Magritte and his paintings. Rene Magritte was an internationally acclaimed surrealist artist of all time, yet it was not until his 50s, when he was finally able to reach some form of fame and recognition for his work.
May 27, 2018 · René Magritte created iconic surrealist paintings—and challenged the way we look at art.
Apr 2, 2014 · René Magritte was a Belgian surrealist artist best known for his witty and thought-provoking images and his use of simple graphics and everyday imagery.
René Magritte’s body of work has become part of our collective unconsciousness. His gaze-arresting images continue to go around the world and captivate the imagination of young and old alike.
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