Benjamin Péret (1899 - 1959)

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Benjamin Péret

Benjamin Péret was a French poet and writer, celebrated as one of the most prominent figures in the Surrealist movement. His work is renowned for its imaginative depth and revolutionary spirit, embodying the essence of Surrealism's quest to liberate thought, language, and human experience from the constraints of rationality and conventional morality. Péret's poetry and writings are marked by a unique blend of dream-like imagery, sharp wit, and a fervent commitment to political and social change, reflecting his deep involvement with Surrealism and its foundational beliefs in the liberating power of the unconscious mind.

Throughout his career, Benjamin Péret made significant contributions to the development of Surrealist theory and practice, collaborating closely with other key figures in the movement such as André Breton. His work often explored themes of love, freedom, and the subversion of established norms, using language and imagery in innovative ways to challenge the reader's perceptions and provoke a deeper engagement with the irrational and the mysterious aspects of life. Péret's commitment to Surrealism was not only artistic but also political, as he actively engaged in radical political activities, reflecting his belief in the potential of Surrealism to effect social and cultural transformation.

Despite the richness and diversity of his contributions to art and literature, Benjamin Péret remains a somewhat underappreciated figure outside the circles of Surrealism enthusiasts and scholars. However, his work continues to inspire artists, writers, and thinkers who are drawn to its visionary qualities and its challenge to the boundaries between reality and imagination. For collectors and experts in art and antiques, Péret's writings and his role in the Surrealist movement offer a fascinating insight into one of the most innovative and transformative periods in modern culture.

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Date and place of birt:4 july 1899, Rezé, France
Date and place of death:18 september 1959, Paris, France
Nationality:France
Period of activity: XX century
Specialization:Poet, Researcher, Writer
Art style:Surrealism, Dadaism

Creators France

Étienne-Jules Ramey (1796 - 1852)
Étienne-Jules Ramey
1796 - 1852
Jean-Pierre Rivalz II (1720 - 1785)
Jean-Pierre Rivalz II
1720 - 1785
Antoine Berjon (1754 - 1843)
Antoine Berjon
1754 - 1843
Lawrence Atkinson (1873 - 1931)
Lawrence Atkinson
1873 - 1931
Dani Ruelland (1933 - 2010)
Dani Ruelland
1933 - 2010
Henri Weigele (1858 - 1927)
Henri Weigele
1858 - 1927
Louis Nicolas Philippe Auguste de Forbin (1777 - 1841)
Louis Nicolas Philippe Auguste de Forbin
1777 - 1841
Jean-Bernard Restout (1732 - 1797)
Jean-Bernard Restout
1732 - 1797
François-Auguste Biard (1799 - 1882)
François-Auguste Biard
1799 - 1882
Louis-Gabriel Moreau (1740 - 1806)
Louis-Gabriel Moreau
1740 - 1806
Isaac Fuller (1606 - 1672)
Isaac Fuller
1606 - 1672
Ferdinand Heilbuth (1826 - 1889)
Ferdinand Heilbuth
1826 - 1889
Andreas Feininger (1906 - 1999)
Andreas Feininger
1906 - 1999
Thomas Hirschhorn (1957)
Thomas Hirschhorn
1957
Manuel Rendón Seminario (1894 - 1982)
Manuel Rendón Seminario
1894 - 1982
Roger-Edgar Gillet (1924 - 2004)
Roger-Edgar Gillet
1924 - 2004

Creators Dadaism

Eolo Pons (1914 - 2009)
Eolo Pons
1914 - 2009
Georges Alexandre Malkine (1898 - 1970)
Georges Alexandre Malkine
1898 - 1970
Sean Landers (1962)
Sean Landers
1962
Tristan Tzara (1896 - 1963)
Tristan Tzara
1896 - 1963
Leo Cremer (1911 - 1989)
Leo Cremer
1911 - 1989
Margit Anna (Sichermann) (1913 - 1991)
Margit Anna (Sichermann)
1913 - 1991
Robert Vickrey (1926 - 2011)
Robert Vickrey
1926 - 2011
Margit Balla (1947)
Margit Balla
1947
Jeff Keen (1923 - 2012)
Jeff Keen
1923 - 2012
Maria Klabin (1978)
Maria Klabin
1978
Vilhelm Bjerke-Petersen (1909 - 1957)
Vilhelm Bjerke-Petersen
1909 - 1957
Karel Trinkewitz (1931 - 2014)
Karel Trinkewitz
1931 - 2014
Jean Tinguely (1925 - 1991)
Jean Tinguely
1925 - 1991
Max Ernst (1891 - 1976)
Max Ernst
1891 - 1976
Rocío García (1955)
Rocío García
1955
Danielle Mckinney (1981)
Danielle Mckinney
1981
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