László Moholy-Nagy
Hungarian painter and photographer
Born
July 20th, 1895
130 years ago
Died
1946
79 years ago — 51 years old
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
Hungary
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A prominent figure in the Bauhaus movement, this individual contributed significantly to modern art and design through innovative use of materials and techniques. His work in painting, photography, and sculpture explored the relationship between art and technology. In the 1920s, collaborated with various artists and taught at the Bauhaus, influencing a generation of designers and artists. After moving to the United States, continued to promote progressive ideas in art education and visual media. Established the New Bauhaus in Chicago, fostering new talents in arts and design.
Contributed to the Bauhaus movement
Established the New Bauhaus in Chicago
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