International contemporary art platform24.05.1899–19.10.1984
Henri Michaux
Henri Michaux (1899–1984) was a French poet, artist, writer, illustrator, photographer, and draftsman of Walloon, German, and Spanish descent. His work reflects his cultural connections to France and Belgium.
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Biography
Henri Michaux was born on May 24, 1899, in Namur. He was an artist, poet, writer, illustrator, photographer, and draftsman with Walloon, German, and Spanish origins. Michaux had cultural ties to both France and Belgium, which is evident in his national and cultural identity. His life ended on October 19, 1984, in the 14th arrondissement of Paris. Through his diverse professions, he contributed to various fields of art and literature in the 20th century.
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