Of course, there will always be those who look only at technique, who ask 'how', while others of a more curious nature will ask 'why'. Personally, I have always preferred inspiration to information. – Man Ray
Man Ray was an avant-garde artist and a leading figure of Dadaism and Surrealism. Through innovative photographic techniques and unique sculptures made of assemblages of found objects, Man Ray was the expression of an entire artistic era.
"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 -
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 -
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
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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
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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 -
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 -
Man RaySerious Man, 1965-1972Ink collage and mixed media50.8 x 33 cm
20 x 12 15/16 in
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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 -
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
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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 -
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
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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
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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 -
Man RayPuériculture II (Rêve, Janvier 1920) (Objet de mon Affection) (M), 1920/1964Bronze polychrome29 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 -
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 -
Man RayNew York 17 (Objet de mon affection), 1917-1966Silver45 x ø 23 cm
17 11/16 x 9 1/16 in
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An Idea of Surrealism
From Man Ray to Mariën 21.01 - 20.03.2021 Gallery | 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 the...Read more -
The King, His Lover and Their Bastard
Man Ray - Sherrie Levine - Mathieu Mercier 23.11 - 15.12.2018 Gallery | 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 more -
A Dialogue Through Objects, Images & Ideas
SHERRIE LEVINE, MAN RAY 1 - 31.08.2015 Gallery | Knokke Kustlaan -
Man Ray - Sherrie Levine 15.07 - 1.09.2014 Gallery | Knokke Kustlaan
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Man Ray 3.08 - 16.09.2012 Gallery | Knokke Kustlaan
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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
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Man Ray & Sherrie Levine
A Dialogue Through Objects, Images & Ideas JMM Gallery, 2015Book, 58 pagesRead more
Publisher: JMM Gallery
ISBN: 978-2-930487-17-5
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Out of the Usual at BRAFA 2024
By Paul Carey Kent for FAD Magazine 3.2.2024 Read more -
A New Exhibition Reveals How Man Ray, the Enigmatic Surrealist Photographer, Bridged the Worlds of Art and Fashion
By Artnet 5.7.2023We are pleased to have contributed the opening artwork, 'Obstruction' by Man Ray to MoMu's latest exhibition Man Ray and Fashion, and are happy to...Read more -
'Obstruction' Loaned to MoMu's Latest Exhibition: Man Ray & Fashion
April 22 – August 13, 2023 25.4.2023We are proud to have loaned Man Ray's 'Obstruction' to the Fashion Museum Antwerp (MoMU) for their current exhibition Man Ray & Fashion highlighting his...Read more -
Man Ray and the Women
Bunkamura Museum 31.8.2021The life of Man Ray (1890–1976), the universal artist—one of the most iconic of the 20th century—involved a large number of women. Many women close...Read more -
From Man Ray to Mariën
Hart Magazine 10.2.2021Nadat MARUANI MERCIER Gallery eerder uipakte met de expo 1986 waarin een overzicht werd geboden van een aantal hippe kunstenaars die in het gezegende jaar...Read more -
Clins d’oeil complices en Facétie
La Libre 3.2.2021Exposition d’envergure muséale, ce délicieux dialogue entre Man Ray et Marcel Mariën nous donne une grande leçon d’affection. Véritablement stimulante, cette présentation célèbre, dans un...Read more -
Nous sommes passés de 152 tonnes de CO2 à 80 en seulement un an
L'Echo 3.2.2021Xavier Flament pour L'Echo Il expose Man Ray et Marcel Mariën, mais rien de surréaliste dans la gestion de ses galeries d'art qui ont...Read more -
Five iconic works lent to Kunstforum Wien
6.3.2018We are proud to announce that 5 iconic works lent to Kunstforum Wien for their current Man Ray show are coming from our gallery: New...Read more -
L'Art de la mer
La Libre Belgique 11.8.2015Citations de l'interview avec Serge Maruani dans AAA Collect, numéro d'été, 2015 Cet été, la galerie réunit Man Ray et Sherrie Levine. Ces deux pointures...Read more
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BRAFA 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 more -
Frieze 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 more -
Frieze 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 more -
BRAFA 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 more
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TEFAF 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 more -
BRAFA 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 more -
TEFAF 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 more -
EXPO Chicago 2017
Ron Gorchov 13 - 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 more