Francis Picabia

Francis Picabia (Francis-Marie Martinez de Picabia; 1879 – 1953) was a French avant-garde painter, poet, and typographist associated with Dadaism and Surrealism. Picabia was known for his eclectic and provocative works that ranged from Impressionism to radical Dada pieces, which often challenged conventional artistic values. His work includes mechanical drawings, abstract compositions, and later, provocative figurative paintings. Picabia's style is noted for its diversity and continuous evolution, using a variety of materials including oil paint, watercolour, and media collage to explore and express complex cultural and personal themes.