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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Jonathan Richardson (1667 - 1745)
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Terry O'Neill (1938 - 2019)
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James Thornhill (1675 - 1734)
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1675 - 1734
Abigail Nieriker (1840 - 1879)
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Dinos Chapman (1962)
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1962
Ernest Crofts (1847 - 1911)
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1847 - 1911
John White Abbott (1763 - 1851)
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1763 - 1851
Richard Godfrey Rivers (1858 - 1925)
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1858 - 1925
Stanley William Hayter (1901 - 1988)
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Hugh Frazer (1795 - 1865)
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Duncan Grant (1885 - 1978)
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1885 - 1978
Henry Borrell (XVIII century - XIX century)
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XVIII century - XIX century
Sydney Long (1871 - 1955)
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1871 - 1955
Wilhelmina Barns-Graham (1912 - 2004)
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1912 - 2004
Walter Joseph Phillips (1884 - 1963)
Walter Joseph Phillips
1884 - 1963

Creators Contemporary art

Paul Augustin Aizpiri (1919 - 2016)
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1919 - 2016
Brigitte Matschinsky-Denninghoff (1921 - 2011)
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Roberto Matta (1911 - 2002)
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1911 - 2002
Mikhail Isakovich Weinstein (1940 - 1981)
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1940 - 1981
Anatoly Vladimirovich Treskin (1905 - 1986)
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1905 - 1986
Antonio Donghi (1897 - 1963)
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1897 - 1963
Charles Banks Wilson (1918 - 2013)
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1918 - 2013
Giovanni Castell (1962)
Giovanni Castell
1962
Werner Tuebke (1929 - 2004)
Werner Tuebke
1929 - 2004
Jason Martin (1970)
Jason Martin
1970
Elena Skvortsova (1970)
Elena Skvortsova
1970
Cosima von Bonin (1962)
Cosima von Bonin
1962
Bong-Chae Son (1967)
Bong-Chae Son
1967
Rei Kawakubo (1942)
Rei Kawakubo
1942
Charles Bézie (1934)
Charles Bézie
1934
Julian Opie (1958)
Julian Opie
1958
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