Modigliani

Amedeo Modigliani (1884-1920), archetype of the accursed artist of the early twentieth century, created work at the intersection of avant-garde movements without fully embracing any single one. After settling in Paris in 1906, he moved through bohemian circles and was influenced by Brâncuși before transitioning from sculpture to painting in 1914 due to health issues. He developed his iconic style of elongated figures with stretched necks and almond-shaped eyes, drawing inspiration from Italian primitive art, African masks, and Quattrocento aesthetics. Despite his brief life plagued by tuberculosis and substance abuse, Modigliani created works of remarkable coherence and expressive intensity—portraits and sensual nudes that reveal his pursuit of human essence beyond physical appearance. Rediscovered posthumously, he is now recognized as one of modern art’s most authentic voices, brilliantly merging Mediterranean tradition with contemporary innovation to create timelessly poignant images.

Amedeo Modigliani’s biography

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