Great Art Explained: Man Ray

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I've said it before, but it's worth repeating - the thing that elevates your videos well above every other art channel I've come across is how you present artistic works as not just the creation of single geniuses, but how they are made in collaboratiion and *conversation* with others. From long dead artists, to contemporaries, with partners and models.

[@GreatArtExplained]

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[@rleague685]

I agree. Brian Eno refers to this as "sceneius"; the idea that all artists in history that we call geniuses could only come from a time and place wherein collaboration, inspiration, and creative community support were strong.

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[@GreatArtExplained]

It REALLY helps the channel if you leave a comment, no matter how short. Thanks as always for your support, and apologies for the delay. James

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It breaks my heart how often we hear of muses dying in poverty and obscurity. Excellent video, as always.

[@jaywysard]

Maybe it's just me, but looking at images of Kiki de Montparnasse, I feel like she could be THE face of Art Deco or surrealist art and fashion. But you're right...the fate of people like her, once their time has passed, is nearly always quite sad.

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[@GreatArtExplained]

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Thanks to you I am beginning to understand why people are interested in art. Your way of explaining things, the context, shaping aspects in the biographies, reasons how and why those people and their art had and have an influence on society, what we can understand about societies through art - all those things help me understand! Because until now most people expect me to just feel how awesome art is but they don't explain in my language why art is awesome. But you do. So thank you very much! You open the door to letting art in my life.

[@GreatArtExplained]

That is such an amazing comment! Made my day!

[@hippolyte90]

The photograph is really art! And I love that you told the story of the model, Kiki, as well. So often we focus so much on the artist that we forget the people who made their art possible, like their muses and models.

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The depth and beauty of art is eloquently illuminated by your talents and hours of work. This is obviously a passion of yours because it burns so brightly. Thank you.

[@GreatArtExplained]

It is! Thanks 🙏

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[@GreatArtExplained]

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[@alexanderkarayannis6425]

As a photographer and history buff myself, I thoroughly enjoyed this wonderful video... Full of interesting fresh information, carefully researched and video archive footage I never even knew existed, and with its educational aspect on the tortured subject of modern art...Thank you for yet another fresh look into ageless artistic expression, as well as a nostalgic jaunt down our collective memory lane...👏👏👏

[@GreatArtExplained]

Such a nice comment - I appreciate it Alexander!

[@MichaelSavidgeStoryteller]

Fascinating! This channel has opened my eyes to artists I would have never considered, like Man Ray and Magritte; their work and their views on art now make more sense than before. Thank you for creating another fantastic video!

[@GreatArtExplained]

So happy to hear that!

[@mariaholz]

As always absolutely excellent. The one thing that particularly stuck with me how two artists who didn’t speak each other’s languages totally understood each other just through their art.

[@deborahknight9391]

Thank you for also highlighting the importance of the muse in art and the lives of the artists you feature.

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The time you put into your videos and research just goes to show how much you care about the quality of your work. Your great videos are always worth the wait 😊

[@GreatArtExplained]

I appreciate that!

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[@GreatArtExplained]

Wow, thank you! 🙏

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I am applying to Columbia university and writing the channel down as one of my favorite works for one of the essays. I love it, so inspirational, informative, and available

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Worth the wait! It makes me miss your lee miller video, that was so good and I was sad they made you take it down. But still I am glad to spend a Saturday night watching one of your videos. Keep up the good work james and I can't wait for the next video on both of your channels !

[@GreatArtExplained]

Glad you enjoyed it! It is sad about the Miller video and the Winslet movie disappeared quickly so now even less people know about her!

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@@GreatArtExplained I just watched the video about Lee Miller on the Victoria and Albert Museum's youtube channel. I see no reason why both your video and theirs couldn't co-exist. (sigh) But at least there is something out there on the internet that recognizes Lee Miller's extraordinary life and talent.

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That was extremely well done and documented!!! Those 19 minutes just went by so quickly! Very rare that happens on KZbin. Thanks for the revisit of Man Ray, and that whole era. Fascinating time indeed!!

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I appreciate the effort put in to allow people outside the field to appreciate the process and history of the works of art.

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Your channel is a masterpiece. I like all type of arts, but i think just reading books and not being there seeing the artworks aren't that exciting for non-artists. Maybe some artists like to use the knowledge to expand their craft, but honestly, this storytelling you do is just incredible.

[@olelazy]

Photography is so powerful and photos alike like this makes it so true

[@johntaggart2014]

Excellent work as usual. Fascinating to learn about the muse Kiki as well as Man Ray.

[@GreatArtExplained]

She is so interesting!

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So interesting a mix of art and history and documentaries! Thank you for these videos!

[@GreatArtExplained]

Glad you like them!

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Wonderful mix of artists and their art! Always click quick when I see a new post!! Thanks!!

[@natefitzgerald1039]

A wonderful overview of Man Ray and his work. Thank you!

[@GreatArtExplained]

Thanks for the comment!’

[@Hellismary]

I’ve been wanting to know the most about Man Ray for the longest to finally have a video like this is great research! What a shrewd creative guy, I wonder if he ever came back to America for anything really

[@GreatArtExplained]

Oh yes he came back several times, most notably during WWII

[@DrgnSpawn]

May Ray is one of my favorite photographers! Thank you for doing a video on him!

[@ghintz2156]

I adore Man Ray's art. Always fun to teach his works when I go through Modernist movements like Dada or Surrealism.

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One day this channel popped up in feeds. Having no knowledge of art, I still clicked on it. Since then, I've been hooked and watched all of your videos. I've started to learn more and more about art and artists. thanks and cheers!

[@GreatArtExplained]

Wow, thank you! 🤩

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[@GreatArtExplained]

Thanks for the comment 🙏

[@HungryMindsArt]

Woohooo! Thank you, Michael!

[@ditchgator1]

Stieglitz, O'Keeffe, Man Ray, f64, Adam's are just a few of the artists that exposed many future artists of not only the photographic arts, but the many idioms available to create from those expressions. Salute 😎✌👍❤🖖

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So excited to watch this later, you are by far my favorite art history channel!

[@GreatArtExplained]

Wow, thank you! 🙏

[@juniorjames7076]

The interwar period and the 1970s are my favorite eras of art, film and literature.

[@perspicaciouscritic]

Kudos to you, @GreatArtExplained, for acknoweledging *both* May Ray and the often overlooked Kiki de Montparnasse as collaborators.

[@GreatArtExplained]

Thanks 🙏

[@ZagrebBundist]

Only recently discovered Man Ray, so it's nice to find this accessible video on his work and his collaboration with others.❤

[@GreatArtExplained]

Glad you enjoyed it!

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Your channel is my favorite on KZbin. I'm an art history teacher and find great inspiration in your videos. Please don't stop--I'm eager for the next one.

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I look forward to every video you make, James. Thank you for educating and entertaining us!💐💐💐

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I started watching this channel before visiting nyc and it made visiting the art museums so much more impactful. Thank you for all that you do!!

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one of the best channels on KZbin

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¡Enhorabuena! As a non-native english speaker I really appreciate the way you talk on the videos, with the precisse timing that allows foreigns to understand them really well. Thank you so much

[@juliamartinez7466]

Thank you James. You enhance our lives

[@edward2175]

Thankyou again for an enthusiastic exploration of a creative genius. Man Ray was always somewhere in the background during my formative years at art collage. We loved the disregard for convention and the subversive use of the female form. I always enjoy the connections you make with other artists and processes.

[@jondoh587]

I'm new to art, so every video of yours is a treasure trove. So happy I found your channel.

[@GreatArtExplained]

Thank you so much!

[@scafleet]

Thank you so much for these videos. They've opened up the art world in ways I've never imagined.

[@aadijain222]

Finally. Was waiting for this after your posts.

[@GreatArtExplained]

Sorry got there eventually!

[@steveoverstreet5635]

Thanks for getting around to Man Ray. Just a thought: Man Ray had a knack for collaboration, as seen, for instance, in your presentation of his artistic collaboration with Kiki. He was a remarkable Dadaist in that respect. And, as your project presents him, he re-invented himself as an artist over and over again. And thanks (as always in your videos) for connecting his artistic life to the other artistic innovators of his time.

[@GreatArtExplained]

Thanks for the comment!

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You deliver life blood. I appreciate your work on a visceral level. Thank you James. Thank you.

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got me excited when I hear 'Sing Sing Sing' in the intro, icing on a cake for a beautifully edited video about art in the jazz age. Thank you for making these videos!

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Wonderfully researched with high production values - I always learn so much from your work!

[@GreatArtExplained]

Oh thanks so much!

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I love this channel and it’s not the usual genre I watch at all. I’ve watched every single one and rewatch all the time. Everything I know about art is from this channel. Thank you!

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My favorite channel on KZbin. Thank you for putting so much work into every video! Greetings from Düsseldorf

[@SammyGallant]

I adore Man Ray - truly ahead of his time and such surrealistically and sensually beautiful work!

[@SamuelOrru]

You know, photography is often overlooked in the arts, with some even considering it not as important as painting or composing, but Emmanuel Radinsky goes to show a photograph is just as worthy as anything put to canvas. Great video as always man!

[@sakuranokunoichi]

Really great that you framed this work as a collaboration between two creative minds.

[@dmaster5556]

I'm more familiar with Man Ray's tenure as an underwater supervillain, but I had no idea he was also such an esteemed IRL artist. Truly spectacular!

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lol. It took me googling to understand this comment. I had no idea about the supervillain. Nice to see an intersection of audience for a worthwhile channel and video

[@garmtpug]

I had heard of Man Ray, but knew little about him. This video has piqued my interest in this unique man and has caused me to look into his life and work much farther! Thank you for all your hard work!

[@GreatArtExplained]

Glad you enjoyed it

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This is a fantastic channel. Even though I have watched a majority of your videos, I find myself watching them again. Thank you!

[@georginahooton7006]

I only wish there were more videos! One per month is such torture! Thank you, James!

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I love learning about artists I had not heard of in my limited education in art. Great job, thanks

[@fourstringbuck]

Always a great day when I see a new video up! Thanks for the hard work!

[@mylesrobinson6513]

Great video as always. So important to put the art in a historical and cultural context which you do fantastically well.

[@Loveforhumanity-t4c]

Great as always deepest of thanks ❤

[@Before_my_eyes_forget]

Man ray is one of my biggest inspirations in my photography work… he made me experiment and play with the camera

[@marilynmathis9938]

Thank you for making fascinating, accessible videos about artists. I really enjoy watching them and learning new information. Again thank you!

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I grew up learning very little about art history, and I appreciate how much I learn from each video you post ❤

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Beautiful! Thank you!

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Thanks for keeping Art well defined. Especially in today's society

[@GreatArtExplained]

My pleasure 😊

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Appriciate these videos!! Dont have time to research all artists myself, so i rely on this channel. ❤

[@GreatArtExplained]

My pleasure!

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thank you for everything that you do, watching your videos have helped me look at the world in a bigger perspective, and full of beauty

[@barttheraven]

"That's why it's art."

[@DJL78]

James, you give me life with these videos. Merci.

[@baburnit]

Never heard of Man Ray - thank you for expanding my horizons.

[@developingtank]

I recently did a video about Stieglitz on my channel, so it was cool to see this. After making that video I had a lot of interest in Man Ray. Thanks for filling in the information gaps.

[@lisam9233]

Really enjoyed this look at Man Ray. I knew his work, but was happy to learn more details about him. Thank you!

[@GreatArtExplained]

Glad you enjoyed it!

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Such an amazing channel - I see some art which I never knew about and then learn something additional about the story behind the artist.

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So inspired every time I watch your videos, thankyou so much for this beautiful art history

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Great video as always, James!

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Thank you for enlightening us with your knowledge and eloquent presentation.

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I always share your videos because this kind of education is priceless 💜

[@GreatArtExplained]

Thanks so much

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I absolutely love your videos!! I wish there was more of them but I get excited when a new one drops. Thank you for all your hardwork!!

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Love these videos you make. Made me want to do research on art history. The way you tell the story is well executed. Gonna be binging all of your videos!

[@GreatArtExplained]

Please do!

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OMG i actually am amazed by how prolific you are, thanks !

[@kraftyhandz]

Thank you for this. I came across Man Rays work because of my favorite composer John Zorn. I’m going to be taking a huge dive into your videos.

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Definitely underrated channel and I’m so glad I found it 🎉

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I really appreciate your videos, always a joy to learn more with them💛

[@GreatArtExplained]

I'm so glad!

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I so look forward to ALL of your videos. They are such great art history and analysis

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I always look forward to your videos, thank you James

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Another great video! Thank you for turning the spotlight to art from diverse time periods and in different mediums. Few channels succed at expanding one's worldview as this one.

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I really enjoy learning from your channel! Thank you for creating and sharing them!

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Really enjoyed this video, as I do all of yours! So wonderful to learn more about the backgrounds and settings and inspirations of these great works of art

[@GreatArtExplained]

Glad you enjoyed it!

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Easily my favorite KZbin video. I hope you can keep doing what you’re doing!

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[@GreatArtExplained]

That’s so kind thanks 🙏