Alberto Giacometti (1901 - 1966)

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Alberto Giacometti

Alberto Giacometti was a Swiss sculptor, painter, draftsman, and printmaker, renowned for his distinctive elongated sculptures of solitary figures. Born in Borgonovo, Switzerland, in 1901, into a family of artists, Giacometti's talent was evident from an early age, encouraged by his father, Giovanni, a post-Impressionist painter, and his godfather, Cuno Amiet, a Fauvist painter​​​​. Moving to Paris in 1922 to study under the sculptor Antoine Bourdelle, Giacometti became a pivotal figure in Surrealism before focusing intensely on the human form, leading to his signature style of thin, elongated figures that evoke feelings of solitude and existential dread​​​​.

Giacometti's work spans several decades and various phases, including his early involvement with Surrealism and his later, more recognized existential and figurative sculptures. Notably, his sculptures, such as "Walking Man I" and "The Palace at 4 a.m.," reflect his unique view of reality and his relentless pursuit to capture the human essence. His approach was influenced by his associations with prominent figures of the art world, including Miró and Picasso, and intellectuals like Jean-Paul Sartre​​​​.

Despite facing challenges, including periods of self-doubt and the physical toll on his health, Giacometti's legacy as a master sculptor and artist remains influential. His works are celebrated worldwide and featured in major museums, such as the Museum of Modern Art in New York and the Tate Gallery in London, testament to his enduring impact on the art world​​​​.

Collectors and experts in art and antiques continue to revere Giacometti's work for its emotional depth and unique aesthetic. For those interested in the pioneering spirit of modern sculpture, Alberto Giacometti's oeuvre offers a profound exploration of the human condition and the artist's relentless pursuit of reality through art.

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Date and place of birt:10 october 1901, Borgonovo, Switzerland
Date and place of death:11 january 1966, Chur, Switzerland
Nationality:Switzerland
Period of activity: XX century
Specialization:Draftsman, Graphic artist, Painter, Sculptor
Art school / group:Société des artistes indépendants
Genre:Landscape painting, Portrait
Art style:Cubism, Expressionism, Modern art, Post War Art, Primitivism, Surrealism

Creators Switzerland

Werner Bischof (1916 - 1954)
Werner Bischof
1916 - 1954
Otto Friedrich Meyer-Amden (1885 - 1933)
Otto Friedrich Meyer-Amden
1885 - 1933
Stephan Schmidlin (1963)
Stephan Schmidlin
1963
Ugo Rondinone (1964)
Ugo Rondinone
1964
Hans Eichenberger (1926 - 2024)
Hans Eichenberger
1926 - 2024
Elizabeth Vigee Le Brun (1755 - 1842)
Elizabeth Vigee Le Brun
1755 - 1842
Ernest Beeler (1863 - 1948)
Ernest Beeler
1863 - 1948
Barthélemy Menn (1815 - 1893)
Barthélemy Menn
1815 - 1893
Johann Heinrich Lips (1758 - 1817)
Johann Heinrich Lips
1758 - 1817
Karl Gerstner (1930 - 2017)
Karl Gerstner
1930 - 2017
Rudolf Vollmar (1804 - 1846)
Rudolf Vollmar
1804 - 1846
Wilhelm Maly (1894 - 1943)
Wilhelm Maly
1894 - 1943
Carlo Fontana (1638 - 1714)
Carlo Fontana
1638 - 1714
Joseph Zelger (1812 - 1885)
Joseph Zelger
1812 - 1885
Niklaus Stoecklin (1896 - 1982)
Niklaus Stoecklin
1896 - 1982
Paul Virchaux (1862 - 1930)
Paul Virchaux
1862 - 1930

Creators Cubism

Conrad Felixmüller (1897 - 1977)
Conrad Felixmüller
1897 - 1977
John La Farge (1835 - 1910)
John La Farge
1835 - 1910
Georg Mattes (1874 - 1942)
Georg Mattes
1874 - 1942
Heinz Bochmann (1921 - 2011)
Heinz Bochmann
1921 - 2011
 Hipkiss (1964)
Hipkiss
1964
Nancy Schön (1928)
Nancy Schön
1928
 Armando (1929 - 2018)
Armando
1929 - 2018
Robert Henry De Niro (1922 - 1993)
Robert Henry De Niro
1922 - 1993
HAP Grieshaber (1909 - 1981)
HAP Grieshaber
1909 - 1981
Lawrence Atkinson (1873 - 1931)
Lawrence Atkinson
1873 - 1931
Alfred Pellan (1906 - 1988)
Alfred Pellan
1906 - 1988
Alfred Vogel (1914)
Alfred Vogel
1914
Thomas Lange (1957)
Thomas Lange
1957
Martin Eder (1968)
Martin Eder
1968
Hans Ebensperger (1929 - 1971)
Hans Ebensperger
1929 - 1971
Elena Dmitrievna Akhvlediani (1901 - 1975)
Elena Dmitrievna Akhvlediani
1901 - 1975
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