Yves Tanguy
1900–1955
Introduction
Raymond Georges Yves Tanguy (January 5, 1900 - January 15, 1955), known as just Yves Tanguy (; French: [iv tɑ̃ɡi]), was a French surrealist painter.
Wikidata identifier
Q66809948
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Introduction
Tanguy was self-taught and joined the Surrealists in 1925. His works consistently featured flat landscapes that resembled seaside or submarine spaces covered with rock and sand formations. Highly influential, Tanguy practiced a pure form of Automatism, spontaneous work not under conscious control. The Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) launched a major retrospective of his work in 1955.
Country of birth
France
Roles
Artist, painter, sculptor
ULAN identifier
500025688
Names
Yves Tanguy, Raymond Georges Yves Tanguy
Information from the Getty Research Institute's Union List of Artist Names ® (ULAN), made available under the ODC Attribution License. Accessed May 8, 2025.
Exhibitions
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June 28, 2019–May 1, 2025
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Oct 6, 2011–Feb 12, 2012
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Aug 29, 2007–Jan 13, 2008
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Feb 1–May 25, 2002
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Feb 25, 2000–May 20, 2006
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Jan 12–Feb 20, 1955
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Oct 15–Dec 6, 1953
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Nov 8, 1951–Jan 6, 1952
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Nov 10–Dec 31, 1950
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Apr 1–May 28, 1950
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Dec 16, 1949–Feb 5, 1950
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Nov 13, 1948–Jan 2, 1949
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Jan 31–Mar 21, 1948
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Dec 6, 1947–Jan 25, 1948
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Dec 10, 1946–Jan 16, 1947