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

Margarita Ivanovna Selskaya-Reich (1903 - 1980)
Margarita Ivanovna Selskaya-Reich
1903 - 1980
Boris Vasilievich Kotik (1921 - 1984)
Boris Vasilievich Kotik
1921 - 1984
Chaim Gross (1904 - 1991)
Chaim Gross
1904 - 1991
Fyodor Pavlovich Reshetnikov (1906 - 1988)
Fyodor Pavlovich Reshetnikov
1906 - 1988
Mikhail Mikhailovich Bozhiy (1911 - 1990)
Mikhail Mikhailovich Bozhiy
1911 - 1990
Raphael Schwartz (1874 - 1942)
Raphael Schwartz
1874 - 1942
David Naumovich Hofshtein (1889 - 1952)
David Naumovich Hofshtein
1889 - 1952
Benedikt Konstantinovich Livshits (1887 - 1938)
Benedikt Konstantinovich Livshits
1887 - 1938
Roman Julianovich Selsky (1903 - 1990)
Roman Julianovich Selsky
1903 - 1990
Victor Ivanovich Tolochko (1922 - 2006)
Victor Ivanovich Tolochko
1922 - 2006
Dmitry Spiridonovich Bisti (1925 - 1990)
Dmitry Spiridonovich Bisti
1925 - 1990
Sergey Ivanovich Svetoslavsky (1857 - 1931)
Sergey Ivanovich Svetoslavsky
1857 - 1931
Anatoly Leonidovich Nasedkin (1924 - 1994)
Anatoly Leonidovich Nasedkin
1924 - 1994
Nikolai Petrovich Chimona (1864 - 1929)
Nikolai Petrovich Chimona
1864 - 1929
Marcin Yablonsky (1801 - 1876)
Marcin Yablonsky
1801 - 1876
Mikhail Rodionovich Pestrikov (1864 - 1930)
Mikhail Rodionovich Pestrikov
1864 - 1930

Creators Cubism

Karl Schmidt-Rottluff (1884 - 1976)
Karl Schmidt-Rottluff
1884 - 1976
Jules-Clemente Chaplain (1839 - 1909)
Jules-Clemente Chaplain
1839 - 1909
Emil Orlik (1870 - 1932)
Emil Orlik
1870 - 1932
Henri Alphonse Barnoin (1882 - 1940)
Henri Alphonse Barnoin
1882 - 1940
James Joyce (1882 - 1941)
James Joyce
1882 - 1941
Christian Schad (1894 - 1982)
Christian Schad
1894 - 1982
Ernest Miller Hemingway (1899 - 1961)
Ernest Miller Hemingway
1899 - 1961
Eugene Spiro (1874 - 1972)
Eugene Spiro
1874 - 1972
Shakir Hassan Al Said (1925 - 2004)
Shakir Hassan Al Said
1925 - 2004
Henri Rondel (1857 - 1919)
Henri Rondel
1857 - 1919
Max Beckmann (1884 - 1950)
Max Beckmann
1884 - 1950
Anton Maringer (1902 - 1974)
Anton Maringer
1902 - 1974
Frank Heyman (1880 - 1945)
Frank Heyman
1880 - 1945
Sarah Grilo (1919 - 2007)
Sarah Grilo
1919 - 2007
Ivan da Silva-Bruhns (1881 - 1980)
Ivan da Silva-Bruhns
1881 - 1980
Hans Rieder ()
Hans Rieder
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