Experimental filmmaker known for surreal, avant-garde shorts that blend animation and live-action, exploring the relationship between sound and image.
Born in 1889
A renowned French creative force, celebrated for his innovative and surreal works that blurred the lines between literature, art, and cinema, leaving an indelible mark on 20th-century culture.
Born in 1900
A surrealist filmmaker who explored the human psyche through dreamlike, often unsettling narratives, leaving an indelible mark on world cinema.
Born in 1904
A renowned surrealist master of bizarre, dream-like paintings and sculptures that blur reality and fantasy, known for iconic works like "The Persistence of Memory" and "The Elephants".
Born in 1898
A pioneering filmmaker who blended wit, satire, and visual innovation in his movies, leaving a lasting mark on the development of comedy and cinematic storytelling.
Born in 1861
A pioneer of special effects and narrative filmmaking, creating fantastical worlds and characters in early cinema, particularly in the science fiction and fantasy genres.
Born in 1881
A pioneer of Cubism, this artist's bold, geometric works blended modernity with ancient forms, influencing generations of artists and designers.
Born in 1887
A pioneering artist who challenged conventional norms by submitting a urinal as art, sparking a revolution in conceptual art and questioning the very definition of art itself.
Born in 1890
A pioneer of avant-garde photography, this artist experimented with techniques like solarization and rayography, creating surreal, dreamlike images that blurred the line between art and photography.