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

Alexander Roitburd (1961)
Alexander Roitburd
1961
Albin Stanislavovich Gavdzinsky (1923 - 2014)
Albin Stanislavovich Gavdzinsky
1923 - 2014
Jazep Mikhailovich Gorid (1896 - 1939)
Jazep Mikhailovich Gorid
1896 - 1939
Maria Vladimirovna Lomakina (1896 - 1964)
Maria Vladimirovna Lomakina
1896 - 1964
Sergey Mikhailovich Pozharsky (1900 - 1970)
Sergey Mikhailovich Pozharsky
1900 - 1970
Marcel Mashkovsky (1837 - 1862)
Marcel Mashkovsky
1837 - 1862
Israel Aryevich Feinsilberg (1893 - 1942)
Israel Aryevich Feinsilberg
1893 - 1942
Vladimir Yuryevich Elsner (1886 - 1964)
Vladimir Yuryevich Elsner
1886 - 1964
Igor Alexandrovich Popov (1927 - 1999)
Igor Alexandrovich Popov
1927 - 1999
Jan Ksawery Kaniewski (1805 - 1867)
Jan Ksawery Kaniewski
1805 - 1867
Vladimir Ivanovich Patalakha (1918 - 2005)
Vladimir Ivanovich Patalakha
1918 - 2005
Alexander Rachinsky (1822 - 1889)
Alexander Rachinsky
1822 - 1889
Yevgeny Alexandrovich Lanceray (1848 - 1886)
Yevgeny Alexandrovich Lanceray
1848 - 1886
Jоzsef Boksay (1891 - 1975)
Jоzsef Boksay
1891 - 1975
Vadim Georgievich Meller (1884 - 1962)
Vadim Georgievich Meller
1884 - 1962
Youla Chapoval (1919 - 1951)
Youla Chapoval
1919 - 1951

Creators Cubism

Gabriele Stock-Schmilinsky (1903 - 1984)
Gabriele Stock-Schmilinsky
1903 - 1984
Paul Bürck (1878 - 1947)
Paul Bürck
1878 - 1947
Christian Rohlfs (1849 - 1938)
Christian Rohlfs
1849 - 1938
Leo Leuppi (1893 - 1972)
Leo Leuppi
1893 - 1972
François Orlandini (1920 - 2015)
François Orlandini
1920 - 2015
Joaquim José Rodrigo (1912 - 1997)
Joaquim José Rodrigo
1912 - 1997
Victor Popov (1952)
Victor Popov
1952
Bridget Riley (1931)
Bridget Riley
1931
Carl-Heinz Kliemann (1924 - 2016)
Carl-Heinz Kliemann
1924 - 2016
Michel Fingesten (1884 - 1943)
Michel Fingesten
1884 - 1943
Árpád Szenes (1897 - 1985)
Árpád Szenes
1897 - 1985
Rita Angus (1908 - 1970)
Rita Angus
1908 - 1970
Napoleone Martinuzzi (1892 - 1977)
Napoleone Martinuzzi
1892 - 1977
Kai Kristiansen (1929)
Kai Kristiansen
1929
Umberto Bellotto (1882 - 1940)
Umberto Bellotto
1882 - 1940
Maria La Roche (1870 - 1952)
Maria La Roche
1870 - 1952
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