"It was his achievement to treat the camera as he treated the paint brush, as a mere instrument at the service of the mind." - Marcel Duchamp
Born Emmanuel Radnitzky, Man Ray’s artistic journey began in the early point of the Dada movement which emerged as a reaction to the emergence of popular culture and the First World War. Also a prominent figure of Surrealism, he was the only American to play a significant role in the development of these important Modernist movements. A visit to Alfred Stieglitz's gallery, 291 introduced him to a wide variety of European contemporary artists such as Pablo Picasso, Auguste Rodin, and Georges Braque. Like many other artists of his time, he was also greatly influenced by the avant-garde Armory show in...
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Man RayCadeau Modèle, Executed in 1960, this work is a unique variant based upon Cadeau of 1921Readymade iron11.7 x 17.2 x 8 cm
4 9/16 x 6 12/16 x 3 2/16 in
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Man RayChess Piece Profiles (Series I), Circa 1942Pencil on paper29 x 40.5 cm
11 6/16 x 15 15/16 in
Framing Dimensions: 43.3 x 56.3 x 3 cm
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Man RayEarly Unrealized Chess Piece Profiles Rendering, Circa 1920Graphite on two sheets of paper joined by cellophane tape20.2 x 47 cm
7 15/16 x 18 8/16 in
Frame Dimensions: 32.9 x 59.8 x 3 cm
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Man RayNude Descending a Staircase by Marcel Duchamp, ca.1920Gelatin silver print
photographed in 1920, printed in 193029.1 x 17.2 cm
11 7/16 x 6 12/16 in
framed: 52.6 x 42.4 x 3 cm
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Man Ray1969 Wood Chess Set and Presentation Case, 1969-71Thirty-two wooden chess pieces in a presentation box20.5 x 30.5 x 4 cm
8 1/16 x 12 1/16 x 1 9/16 in
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Man RayLe fer rouge / Hot Red iron (Objet de mon affection), 1966Iron with red patina16 x 8.5 x 10 cm
6 4/16 x 3 5/16 x 3 14/16 in
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Man RaySerious Man, 1965-1972Ink collage and mixed media50.8 x 33 cm
20 x 12 15/16 in
Framed: 64.5 x 47 x 2.5 cm
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Man RayPoids plume / Featherweight (Objet de mon affection) (M), 1960-19653 feathers, painted lead sheet18 x 24.5 x 13 cm
7 1/16 x 9 10/16 x 5 1/16 in
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Man RayChess Set Design with Shaded Profiles, 1946-59Black & red ink and pencil on paper27.1 x 34.5 cm
10 10/16 x 13 9/16 in
Framing Dimensions: 4 x 47 x 3 cm
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Man RaySquare Dumb Bells / Haltères (Objet de mon Affection) (M), 1944-1966Paire d'haltères en argent massif boîte de bois noir doublée de velours30 x 20.8 x 7.4 cm
11 12/16 x 8 3/16 x 2 14/16 in
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Man Ray1943-47 Chess Piece Profiles, 1943-47Vintage gelatin silver print of a drawing25.8 x 20.2 cm
10 2/16 x 7 15/16 in
Framing Dimensions: 61 x 43 x 3 cm
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Man RayTrompe l'œuf - Trompe l'œil, 1930-1963Bakelite, original photograph, wood, plexiglass
One of the 13 'Objects de mon Affection', as illustrated in the eponymous 1968 catalog.Plexiglass:
60 x 50 x 8 cm
23 9/16 x 19 10/16 x 3 2/16 in
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Man RayTwo Ladies Playing With the 1926 Silver Chess Set and Original Wooden Chessmen.NY., 1926gelatin silver print
One of the five silver prints, three mounted17 x 22.7 cm
6 11/16 x 8 14/16 in
Framing Dimensions: 42.5 x 52.5 x 4 cm
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Man RayCadeau / Gift - Series II (M), 1921 - 70Iron and nails18.5 x 21 x 18.5 cm
7 4/16 x 8 4/16 x 7 4/16 in
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Man RayPuériculture II (Rêve, Janvier 1920) (Objet de mon Affection) (M), 1920/1964Bronze polychrome29 cm
11 6/16 in
Diameter: 10.0 cm
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Man RayChess Set (Objet de mon affection), 1920-196232 pieces: 16 in very dark bronze 16 in gilded bronze;
board in rosewood and mahogany99.5 x 57 x 9.5 cm
39 2/16 x 22 7/16 x 3 11/16 in
- Masters of Surrealism2.08 - 7.09.2025Gallery | Knokke ZeedijkPUBLIC OPENING August 9, 2025, 11 am – 7 pm Zeedijk-Het Zoute 759, Knokke 8300 Kustlaan 90, Knokke 8300 This summer, MARUANI MERCIER’s annual homage to the icons of modern...Read more
An Idea of Surrealism
From Man Ray to Mariën21.01 - 20.03.2021Gallery | BrusselsMARUANI MERCIER is honoured to present FROM MAN RAY TO MARIËN: An Idea of Surrealism. Man Ray was a significant influence for burgeoning Surrealists, including Marcel Mariën . Exhibited for...Read moreThe King, His Lover and Their Bastard
Man Ray - Sherrie Levine - Mathieu Mercier23.11 - 15.12.2018Gallery | Paris | FranceMARUANI MERCIER & HADIDA Gallery is pleased to present The King, His Lover and Their Bastard, an exhibition bringing together the works of Man Ray, Sherrie Levine and Mathieu Mercier....Read moreA Dialogue Through Objects, Images & Ideas
SHERRIE LEVINE, MAN RAY1 - 31.08.2015Gallery | Knokke KustlaanRead more- Man Ray - Sherrie Levine15.07 - 1.09.2014Gallery | Knokke KustlaanRead more
- Man Ray3.08 - 16.09.2012Gallery | Knokke KustlaanRead more
From Man Ray to Mariën
An Idea of Surrealism Maruani Mercier Gallery, 2021Book, 206 pagesRead more
Publisher: Maruani Mercier Gallery
ISBN: 978-2-930487-37-3
Dimensions: 23.50 x 30.00Man Ray & Sherrie Levine
A Dialogue Through Objects, Images & Ideas JMM Gallery, 2015Book, 58 pagesRead more
Publisher: JMM Gallery
ISBN: 978-2-930487-17-5
BRAFA 2025
26.01 - 2.02.2025We are pleased to return to BRAFA, celebrating its 70th edition, where we will present a group of historic works in tandem with contemporary highlights...Read moreBRAFA 2024
28.01 - 4.02.2024We are pleased to return BRAFA where we will present a group of historic works in tandem with contemporary highlights from our program, featuring Marina...Read moreFrieze Masters 2023
11 - 15.10.2023The gallery is pleased to return to Frieze Masters London, bringing with them a selection of iconic artists from nearly every decade within the 20th...Read moreFrieze Masters 2022
12 - 16.10.2022Frieze Masters offers a unique contemporary perspective on thousands of years of art history, from collectible objects to significant masterpieces from the ancient era and...Read moreBRAFA in the galleries
27.01 - 7.02.2021The Brafa Art Fair, created in 1956, is one of the world’s oldest and most prestigious art fairs, famous for the high quality fine art,...Read moreTEFAF Maastricht 2019
16 - 24.03.2019Established in 1988, TEFAF is widely regarded as the world’s pre-eminent fair of art and antiques. TEFAF champions the finest quality art from across the...Read moreBRAFA 2019
26.01 - 3.02.2019The Brafa Art Fair, created in 1956, is one of the world’s oldest and most prestigious art fairs, famous for the high quality fine art,...Read moreTEFAF 2018
9 - 18.03.2018Established in 1988, TEFAF is widely regarded as the world’s pre-eminent fair of art and antiques. TEFAF champions the finest quality art from across the...Read moreEXPO Chicago 2017
Ron Gorchov13 - 17.09.2017We are delighted to participate for the second consecutive year in EXPO Chicago. This year, you can find us both at Booth 120 and at...Read moreTEFAF Maastricht 2017
10 - 19.03.2017Read moreArtgenève 2017
26 - 29.01.2017Read moreBRAFA 2017
21 - 29.01.2017Read moreBRAFA 2016
22 - 31.01.2016Read moreParis Photo 2015
12 - 15.11.2015Read moreArt Basel 2015
with Jablonka Galerie 17 - 21.06.2015Read moreBRAFA 2015
22.01 - 1.02.2015Read more
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