Introduction
César (born Cesare Baldaccini, 1 January 1921 – 6 December 1998), also occasionally referred to as César Baldaccini, was a noted French sculptor. 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.
Wikidata
Q445065
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Introduction
Proponent of the Nouveau Réalisme movement created large sculptures formed from found objects such as crushed cars. He also worked with plastics, crystal, and created events at which objects were created with expanded polystyrene.
Nationality
French
Gender
Male
Roles
Artist, Sculptor
Names
César, Baldaccini C. Cesar, César Baldaccini, Cesar, César (César Baldaccini), Baldaccini César
Ulan
500024535
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