Alberto Giacometti

Sculptor

Birthday October 10, 1901

Birth Sign Libra

Birthplace Borgonovo, Switzerland

DEATH DATE Jan 11, 1966 (64)

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About

Swiss painter and sculptor who was associated with the surrealist movement. He created Woman of Venice II, a painted bronze sculpture.

Before Fame

In 1922, he studied under the guidance of French sculptor Antoine Bourdelle.

Trivia

He had an exhibit at the Museum of Modern art in New York in 1965.

Family Life

He often used his three siblings as models for his artwork.

Associated With

He was a contemporary of Pablo Picasso.