Lajos Kassák

Hungarian poet and painter, avant-garde leader

Lajos Kassák - Hungarian poet and painter, avant-garde leader
Born

March 21st, 1887
137 years ago

Died

1967
58 years ago — 80 years old

Category

Artists & Creatives

Country

Hungary

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A prominent figure in Hungarian literature and art, this individual was a leading voice in the Hungarian avant-garde movement. Contributions to literary and visual arts spanned multiple decades, including poetry, novels, and painting. Established the literary journal 'Ma', which played a vital role in nurturing modernist writers and artists. Worked extensively in the realms of modernist literature, and influenced the visual arts with abstract painting. This individual's commitment to artistic experimentation and social change marked a significant period in Hungary's cultural history.

Founded the influential journal 'Ma'

Published works such as 'The Catastrophe'

Pioneered abstract painting in Hungary

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