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

Bernhard Hoetger (1874 - 1949)
Bernhard Hoetger
1874 - 1949
Burkhard Burkhard (1944 - 2010)
Burkhard Burkhard
1944 - 2010
Fyodor (Theodore) Igorevich Stravinsky (Strawinsky) (1907 - 1989)
Fyodor (Theodore) Igorevich Stravinsky (Strawinsky)
1907 - 1989
Johann Rudolf Dikenmann (1793 - 1883)
Johann Rudolf Dikenmann
1793 - 1883
Louise Catherine Breslau (1856 - 1927)
Louise Catherine Breslau
1856 - 1927
Karl Bodmer (1809 - 1893)
Karl Bodmer
1809 - 1893
Paul Virchaux (1862 - 1930)
Paul Virchaux
1862 - 1930
Francois Diday (1802 - 1877)
Francois Diday
1802 - 1877
Barthélemy Menn (1815 - 1893)
Barthélemy Menn
1815 - 1893
Charles-Clos Olsommer (1883 - 1966)
Charles-Clos Olsommer
1883 - 1966
Jan Hubertus (1920 - 1995)
Jan Hubertus
1920 - 1995
Albert Welti (1862 - 1912)
Albert Welti
1862 - 1912
Jean Arp (1886 - 1966)
Jean Arp
1886 - 1966
Johann Heinrich Lips (1758 - 1817)
Johann Heinrich Lips
1758 - 1817
Christian Deuber (1965)
Christian Deuber
1965
Otto Landolt (1889 - 1951)
Otto Landolt
1889 - 1951

Creators Cubism

Christine Porath (XX century)
Christine Porath
XX century
Georg Fath (1901 - 1960)
Georg Fath
1901 - 1960
Jan Henderikse (1937)
Jan Henderikse
1937
Akseli Gallen-Kallela (1865 - 1931)
Akseli Gallen-Kallela
1865 - 1931
Sylvia Hagen (1947)
Sylvia Hagen
1947
Lili Orszag (1926 - 1978)
Lili Orszag
1926 - 1978
Anton Lamazares (1954)
Anton Lamazares
1954
Agustín Ibarrola (1930 - 2023)
Agustín Ibarrola
1930 - 2023
Arturo Bonfanti (1905 - 1978)
Arturo Bonfanti
1905 - 1978
Karl Heinz Droste (1931 - 2005)
Karl Heinz Droste
1931 - 2005
Bruno Di Bello (1938 - 2019)
Bruno Di Bello
1938 - 2019
Jean Arp (1886 - 1966)
Jean Arp
1886 - 1966
Gertrud Koref-Musculus Stemmler (1889 - 1972)
Gertrud Koref-Musculus Stemmler
1889 - 1972
Alexandre Nikolayevich Benois (1870 - 1960)
Alexandre Nikolayevich Benois
1870 - 1960
Geer van Velde (1898 - 1977)
Geer van Velde
1898 - 1977
Franz Iffland (1862 - 1935)
Franz Iffland
1862 - 1935
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