Black and White
Published October 23, 2019
Black and White, 1926, a photographic print by Man Ray
"The striking faces of the pale model and the dark mask have a doubling effect. This repetition is a reminder that a photograph is a double of what it represents, namely, a sign or an index of reality. In Surrealism the act of doubling indicates that we are all divided subjects made up of the conscious and unconscious." (arthistoryproject.com)
Here are more quotes by Man Ray: https://www.manray.net/quotes.jsp
Man Ray wasn’t his real name. Born into a Russian-Jewish immigrant family, they had to change Emmanuel Radnitzky to Emmanuel Ray, due to the fear of anti-Semitism. The name Man Ray was a result of shortening his nickname, Manny, to Man.
Want to read more interesting facts about Man Ray: https://artlistr.com/man-ray-6-interesting-facts/
What does the iconic photo of a sleeping woman and a African mask mean?
https://culturacolectiva.com/photography/noire-et-blanche-man-ray
