César Biography

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NAME: César
OCCUPATION: Sculptor
BIRTH DATE: January 01, 1921
DEATH DATE: December 06, 1998
EDUCATION: École des Beaux-Arts
PLACE OF BIRTH: Marseille, France
PLACE OF DEATH: Paris, France
Full Name: César Baldaccini

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French artist César Baldaccini created large sculptural representations from found objects. He was at the forefront of the New Realism movement.

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French sculptor César Baldaccini was born on January 1, 1921, in Marseille, France. His parents were Italian immigrants and he grew up poor, but received a scholarship to study art in Paris. He became known for creating work out of found objects and for creating large works, such as a 40-foot version of his thumb. He also created the French film industry’s annual award. He died in 1998.

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