International contemporary art platform01.12.1899–17.11.1991
Eileen Agar
Eileen Forrester Agar (1899–1991) was an Argentinian-British artist known for painting, photography, sculpture, and collage. Associated with Surrealism, she was born in Buenos Aires and died in London. Her work spans multiple visual art forms reflecting a diverse artistic career.
Biography
Eileen Forrester Agar was born on December 1, 1899, in Buenos Aires. She was an Argentinian-British artist recognized as a painter, photographer, sculptor, and collagist. Agar is associated with the Surrealist movement, which influenced her creative approach and style. Throughout her life, she maintained cultural connections with Argentina, the United Kingdom, and Great Britain and Ireland. Eileen Agar passed away on November 17, 1991, in London. Her career was marked by diversity and encompassed various directions in visual art, highlighting her multifaceted contribution to contemporary art.
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