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1) Rene Magritte, born on 21 November 1898 and died on 15 August 1967, was a Belgian Surrealist artist. He became well known for creating a number of witty and thought provoking images.
2) Often depicting ordinary objects in an unusual context, his work is known for challenging the preconditioned perceptions of reality of the observers.
3) His imagery has influenced pop art, minimalist art and conceptual art. His constant play with reality and illusion has been attributed to the early death of his mother.
4) The 1960s brought a great increase in public awareness of Magritte\'s work. Thanks to his sound knowledge of how to present objects in a manner both suggestive and questioning,
5) After a period of prolonged illness, on August 15, 1967, Magritte died at the age of 68. His work proved to be a primary influence on pop artists.
6) and has since been celebrated in countless exhibitions around the world. The Magritte Museum opened in Brussels in 2009.
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First name
Rene
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Magritte
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Date of Birth
11/21/1898
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Rene Magritte was a Belgian-born artist who was known for his work with surrealism as well as his thought provoking images. After attending art school in Brussels, he worked in commercial advertising to support himself while he experimented with his painting. In the 1920s, he began to paint in the surrealist style and became known for his witty images and his use of simple graphics and everyday objects, giving new meanings to familiar things. With a popularity that increased over time, Magritte was able to pursue his art full-time and was celebrated in several international exhibitions. He experimented with numerous styles and forms during his life and was a primary influence on the pop art movement.
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