Wyndham Lewis
English painter and art critic
Born
November 18th, 1882
142 years ago
Died
March 7th, 1957
68 years ago — 74 years old
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
United Kingdom
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A prominent figure in the vorticism movement, significant contributions included painting, writing, and criticism. Lewis founded the literary magazine Blast and authored several books on art and culture. Focused on modernism, the artist created works that challenged traditional aesthetics. His paintings often depicted urban life and abstract forms. One of the most notable works was the painting 'The Enemy'.
Founded the Vorticism movement
Published the magazine Blast
Created the painting 'The Enemy'
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