Eduardo Paolozzi (1924 - 2005)

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Eduardo Paolozzi

Eduardo Paolozzi was a Scottish artist renowned for his pioneering contributions to the Pop Art movement. His work, characterized by an amalgamation of popular culture references and technological imagery, played a significant role in shaping the visual arts landscape of the 20th century. Eduardo Paolozzi's graphic works, particularly from the 1960s, broke new ground in the silkscreen medium, with notable series such as "As Is When" and "Moonstrips Empire News" showcasing his innovative approach to art that combines elements of science, technology, and pop culture​​.

After a transformative period in Paris, where he interacted with key figures of the Surrealist movement, Eduardo Paolozzi returned to the UK, where he became a central figure in the formation of the Independent Group. This collective was instrumental in the development of British Pop Art, with Paolozzi's early collages, especially "I Was a Rich Man's Plaything," marking a seminal moment in the genre's emergence​​.

His artistic ventures were not confined to printmaking and collage; Eduardo Paolozzi's sculptures and mosaic murals, such as those for Tottenham Court Road tube station in London, also garnered acclaim for their intricate detail and thematic complexity. The artist's influence extended into his academic roles, where he nurtured future generations of artists​​.

Eduardo Paolozzi's legacy is preserved through extensive collections and exhibitions, such as at the National Galleries of Scotland, which holds a significant number of his works. This includes a recreation of his studio, providing insight into his creative process and the diverse influences that shaped his art​​​​.

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Date and place of birt:7 march 1924, Leith, United Kingdom
Date and place of death:22 april 2005, London, United Kingdom
Nationality:United Kingdom, Italy
Period of activity: XX, XXI century
Specialization:Artist, Graphic artist, Sculptor
Art style:Geometry of Fear, Pop Art, Contemporary art

Creators United Kingdom

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Samuel Prout (1783 - 1852)
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Edward Lear (1812 - 1888)
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James Holland (1799 - 1870)
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Stass Paraskos (1933 - 2014)
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John Frederick William Herschel (1792 - 1871)
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1792 - 1871
John Horace Hooper (1851 - 1906)
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1851 - 1906
Arthur Derek Hill (1916 - 2000)
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Louisa Anne Beresford, Marchioness of Waterford (1818 - 1891)
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James Barry (1741 - 1806)
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Lisa Brice (1968)
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Benjamin Barker (1776 - 1838)
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John Singleton Copley (1738 - 1815)
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George Inness (1825 - 1894)
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Robert Wylie (1839 - 1877)
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James Erskine ()
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Kim Sangyoung (1969)
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Felix Schlenker (1920 - 2010)
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Gerd Krenckel (1950)
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1950
Judith Joy Ross (1946)
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1946
Sebastian Gögel (1978)
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Hans Jörg Limbach (1928 - 1990)
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Zhang Peili (1957)
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1957
Franz Rudolf Wildenhain (1905 - 1980)
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Kristin McKirdy (1958)
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Erika Kiffl (1939)
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Clifford Smith (1951 - 2014)
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