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

Stanislav Reikhan (1858 - 1919)
Stanislav Reikhan
1858 - 1919
Boris Vikentievich Stavitsky (1920 - 2000)
Boris Vikentievich Stavitsky
1920 - 2000
Philipp Antonovich Chirko (1859 - 1928)
Philipp Antonovich Chirko
1859 - 1928
Vitaly Nikolayevich Kulikov (1935 - 2015)
Vitaly Nikolayevich Kulikov
1935 - 2015
Evgeny Alexandrovich Tikhmenev (1869 - 1934)
Evgeny Alexandrovich Tikhmenev
1869 - 1934
Nikolai Vasilyevich (Nicolas) Krycevsky (1898 - 1961)
Nikolai Vasilyevich (Nicolas) Krycevsky
1898 - 1961
Mykhailo Hordiiovych Derehus (1904 - 1997)
Mykhailo Hordiiovych Derehus
1904 - 1997
Nikolai Pavlovich Akimov (1901 - 1968)
Nikolai Pavlovich Akimov
1901 - 1968
Apollon Nikolaevich Mokritsky (1810 - 1870)
Apollon Nikolaevich Mokritsky
1810 - 1870
Aron Froimovich Bukh (1923 - 2006)
Aron Froimovich Bukh
1923 - 2006
Aleksei Yeliseyevich Kruchenykh (Kruchyonykh) (1886 - 1968)
Aleksei Yeliseyevich Kruchenykh (Kruchyonykh)
1886 - 1968
Arthur Fellig (Weegee) (1899 - 1968)
Arthur Fellig (Weegee)
1899 - 1968
Grigory Ivanovich Gavrilenko (1927 - 1984)
Grigory Ivanovich Gavrilenko
1927 - 1984
Alexander Gavrilovich Budnikov (1914 - 1982)
Alexander Gavrilovich Budnikov
1914 - 1982
Valentina Petrovna Tsvetkova (1917 - 2007)
Valentina Petrovna Tsvetkova
1917 - 2007
Anton Ivanovich Manastyrsky (1878 - 1969)
Anton Ivanovich Manastyrsky
1878 - 1969

Creators Cubism

Camille Pissarro (1830 - 1903)
Camille Pissarro
1830 - 1903
Otto Wretling (1876 - 1971)
Otto Wretling
1876 - 1971
Emil Orlik (1870 - 1932)
Emil Orlik
1870 - 1932
Ervin Patkai (1937 - 1985)
Ervin Patkai
1937 - 1985
Stanislav Dembitsky (1866 - 1924)
Stanislav Dembitsky
1866 - 1924
Will Hicok Low (1853 - 1933)
Will Hicok Low
1853 - 1933
Franca Helg (1920 - 1989)
Franca Helg
1920 - 1989
William Russell Flint (1880 - 1969)
William Russell Flint
1880 - 1969
Jef Verheyen (1932 - 1984)
Jef Verheyen
1932 - 1984
Edgar Negret (1920 - 2012)
Edgar Negret
1920 - 2012
Alfredo Ramos Martinez (1871 - 1946)
Alfredo Ramos Martinez
1871 - 1946
Alexander Vasilyevich Kuprin (1880 - 1960)
Alexander Vasilyevich Kuprin
1880 - 1960
Napoleone Martinuzzi (1892 - 1977)
Napoleone Martinuzzi
1892 - 1977
Jules Sarlandie (1874 - 1936)
Jules Sarlandie
1874 - 1936
Rudolf Alexander Agricola (1912 - 1990)
Rudolf Alexander Agricola
1912 - 1990
Helene Gries-Danican (1874 - 1935)
Helene Gries-Danican
1874 - 1935
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