César Baldaccini
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César (born Cesare Baldaccini; 1 January 1921 – 6 December 1998),[1] also occasionally referred to as César Baldaccini ([sezaʁ baldatʃini]), was a noted French sculptor.
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César Baldaccini | |
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Born | Cesare Baldaccini (1921-01-01)1 January 1921 Marseille, France |
Died | 6 December 1998(1998-12-06) (aged 77) Paris, France |
Known for | Sculpting |
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César was at the forefront of the Nouveau Réalisme movement with his radical compressions (compacted automobiles, discarded metal, or rubbish), expansions (polyurethane foam sculptures), and fantastic representations of animals and insects.