Arman

French-American painter and sculptor

Arman - French-American painter and sculptor
Born

November 17th, 1928
96 years ago

Died

October 22nd, 2005
19 years ago — 76 years old

Category

Artists & Creatives

Country

France

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Born in November 1928, a significant figure in the Nouveau Réalisme movement. Emigrated to the United States in the 1960s and became influential in the development of contemporary art. Utilized found objects and mass-produced items to create assemblages and sculptures. Explored themes of consumerism, destruction, and the passage of time through distinctive artistic practices.

Co-founded the Nouveau Réalisme movement

Created iconic works like 'Colère' and 'Accumulation'

Exhibited at major institutions, including the Guggenheim

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