René Magritte
1898–1967
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René François Ghislain Magritte (French: ʁəԱ ʁɑ̃ɲ ɡɛ̃ ɡʁٱ; 21 November 1898 – 15 August 1967) was a Belgian surrealist artist known for his depictions of familiar objects in unfamiliar, unexpected contexts, which often provoked questions about the nature and boundaries of reality and representation. His imagery has influenced pop art, minimalist art, and conceptual art.
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