Alexander Porfiryovich Archipenko (1887 - 1964)

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Alexander Porfiryovich Archipenko

Alexander Porfyrovych Archipenko (Russian: Александр Порфирьевич Архипенко) was a Ukrainian-American artist, renowned for his innovative contributions to modern sculpture and painting. Born in Kyiv, Ukraine, then part of the Russian Empire, Archipenko defied traditional art forms by integrating elements of Cubism, constructing sculptures that emphasized abstraction and form over realistic representation.

Archipenko's work is distinguished by its creative use of materials and exploration of space and volume. He was among the first to employ negative space as a sculptural element, a technique that would influence countless artists in the years to follow. His sculptures often depicted the human form in fragmented or reassembled states, challenging viewers' perceptions and expectations.

Notable works by Archipenko, such as "Woman Combing Her Hair" and "Walking," can be found in prestigious museums and galleries worldwide, including the Museum of Modern Art in New York and the Centre Pompidou in Paris. These pieces exemplify his talent for blending sculptural depth with dynamic motion, making him a pivotal figure in the transition from traditional to modern art.

For collectors and experts in art and antiques, Archipenko's oeuvre represents a fascinating intersection of culture, innovation, and artistic evolution. His ability to transcend cultural boundaries while pioneering new forms and techniques in both sculpture and painting places him among the most influential artists of the 20th century.

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Date and place of birt:30 may 1887, Kiev, Russian Empire
Date and place of death:25 february 1964, New York City, USA
Nationality:Ukraine, USA
Period of activity: XX century
Specialization:Artist, Painter, Sculptor
Art school / group:La Ruche, Puteaux Group, Salon d'Automne, School of Paris, Société des artistes indépendants
Genre:Allegory, Nude art, Still life
Art style:Cubism, Degenerate art, Modern art

Creators Ukraine

Victor Markiyanovych Savin (1907 - 1971)
Victor Markiyanovych Savin
1907 - 1971
Jan Haar (1791 - 1840)
Jan Haar
1791 - 1840
Vadim Georgievich Meller (1884 - 1962)
Vadim Georgievich Meller
1884 - 1962
Nikolai Davidovich Burliuk (1890 - 1920)
Nikolai Davidovich Burliuk
1890 - 1920
Vasily Ivanovich Agibalov (1913 - 2002)
Vasily Ivanovich Agibalov
1913 - 2002
Mikhail Grigorievich Greku (1916 - 1998)
Mikhail Grigorievich Greku
1916 - 1998
Igor Alexandrovich Popov (1927 - 1999)
Igor Alexandrovich Popov
1927 - 1999
Olga Lyudvigovna Della-Vos-Kardovskaya (1875 - 1952)
Olga Lyudvigovna Della-Vos-Kardovskaya
1875 - 1952
Joseph-Casimir Konstantinovich Budkevich (1841 - 1895)
Joseph-Casimir Konstantinovich Budkevich
1841 - 1895
Matteo Baccelli (1770 - 1850)
Matteo Baccelli
1770 - 1850
Issachar Ber Ryback (1897 - 1935)
Issachar Ber Ryback
1897 - 1935
Viktor Nikandrovich Palmov (1888 - 1929)
Viktor Nikandrovich Palmov
1888 - 1929
Evgeny Zakharovich Tregub (1920 - 1984)
Evgeny Zakharovich Tregub
1920 - 1984
Osip Emmanuilovich Braz (1873 - 1936)
Osip Emmanuilovich Braz
1873 - 1936
Nikolai Pavlovich Akimov (1901 - 1968)
Nikolai Pavlovich Akimov
1901 - 1968
Alexander Adolfovich Debler (1908 - 1981)
Alexander Adolfovich Debler
1908 - 1981

Creators Cubism

Alfred Morgan (1836 - 1924)
Alfred Morgan
1836 - 1924
Erwin Bindewald (1897 - 1950)
Erwin Bindewald
1897 - 1950
Paolo De Poli (1905 - 1996)
Paolo De Poli
1905 - 1996
Hans Brasch (1882 - 1973)
Hans Brasch
1882 - 1973
Franca Helg (1920 - 1989)
Franca Helg
1920 - 1989
Francis Newton Souza (1924 - 2002)
Francis Newton Souza
1924 - 2002
 Gustave Franciscus de Smet (1877 - 1943)
Gustave Franciscus de Smet
1877 - 1943
Joaquín Sorolla (1863 - 1923)
Joaquín Sorolla
1863 - 1923
Erkin Tlekovich Mergenov (1940 - 2015)
Erkin Tlekovich Mergenov
1940 - 2015
Paul Kayser (1869 - 1942)
Paul Kayser
1869 - 1942
Aleksandr Yakovlevich Golovin (1863 - 1930)
Aleksandr Yakovlevich Golovin
1863 - 1930
Laszlo Moholy-Nagy (1895 - 1946)
Laszlo Moholy-Nagy
1895 - 1946
Nikolay Konstantinovich Kalmakov (1873 - 1955)
Nikolay Konstantinovich Kalmakov
1873 - 1955
Leopold Gottlieb (1883 - 1934)
Leopold Gottlieb
1883 - 1934
Harald Giersing (1881 - 1927)
Harald Giersing
1881 - 1927
Voldemar Matvejs (1877 - 1916)
Voldemar Matvejs
1877 - 1916
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