Toyen

1902–1980 (age 78)

Biography

Toyen (1902–1980) was a boundary-pushing photographer and artist linked to the surrealist movement, known for images that blended dreamlike quality with bold experimentation.

The artist’s resting place at Batignolles Cemetery invites those intrigued by avant-garde legacy to pay respects.

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