Great Art Explained

Coming tomorrow at 8:45pm UK time is my latest film, on one of my favourite works. I wanted to tackle photography and its place within the fine art world, so why not with an image I have always loved? 'Le Violin d'Ingres' by Man Ray. I also look at how his relationship with the extraordinary Kiki de Montparnasse. It is the story of two people who changed their names, their locations and their histories, and helped shape this revolutionary image. I hope you enjoy it! Thanks as always for your support - James

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@JonZiegler6

Man ray is maybe the most overlooked 20th C artist. Prolific, original, working across many mediums throughout the decades. What a talent!!!

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@HarryandMathilde

Oh my goodness, le violon d'ingres et le turban de Kiki. I can not wait. I might explode. Thank you James !

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@FujitheChef

Hell yes! I’ve always loved his work. His stuff inspired me when I first started doing photography. Thank you for covering some photography

3 months ago | 1

@dunsparce4prez560

Ohhhh that Man Ray. I thought you were making a video on the SpongeBob villain

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@MegaFount

I love Kiki. She was an inspiration to many an artist. Can’t wait to hear your musings about her as she was a muse to so many. I enjoyed seeing the depiction of Man Ray in Midnight in Paris.

3 months ago | 1  

@kimakul

I’m a huge Man Ray fan & looking forward to this! ❤️

3 months ago | 1  

@valc5491

Oh can't wait for this video! If anyone is interested, I highly recommend this graphic novel, Kiki de Montparnasse: The Graphic Biography from Catel Muller and José-Louis Bocquet.

3 months ago | 0  

@sarahrichards9250

This is very exciting. I love your videos. Thanks for all your hard work.

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@stephaniehendricks3537

Yay, i am excited!

3 months ago | 1  

@frasercattini3153

Man Ray was truly brilliant, so excited for this

3 months ago | 0  

@josefEro

Can't wait for the next video! Always excited to see what you have in store for us!

3 months ago | 1  

@CelestialForest

So excited for this!

3 months ago | 1  

@bhm6677

He’s briefly in the Winslet “Lee” movie iirc

3 months ago | 0

@isso84

I recommend the book Kiki Man Ray to really plunge into the deep end on his work and primary muse!

3 months ago | 0  

@no_art_history_required

right moment for Man Ray, as Lee Miller’s biopic is out

3 months ago | 0  

@aftonair

❤️!

3 months ago | 0

@madi_oh

Woah, Julia Fox has these tattoos. Had no idea it was a reference of something!

3 months ago | 0  

@NastaranDavar

Can't wait!!!

3 months ago | 0

@endodouble6691

That would make for an amazing tattoo design

3 months ago | 2  

@PhysioAl1

👍

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