Kurt Schwitters

Painter

Birthday June 20, 1887

Birth Sign Gemini

Birthplace Hanover, Germany

DEATH DATE Jan 8, 1948 (60)

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About

Surrealist, Constructivist, and Dada artist who was best known for his expressive collages including "Merz Pictures." His artistic proficiency extended beyond collages, though, to include poetry, sound, painting, sculpture, graphic design, typography, and installation art.

Before Fame

He attended the Dresden Academy with George Grosz .

Trivia

He was a close friend of artists and Raoul Hausmann.

Family Life

He married Helma Fischer in 1915, and their first son was born a year later.

Associated With

He studied and emulated the artistic style of Emil Nolde.