Listed In: Artists, Surrealist Artists
Birthdate: October 25, 1894
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Birthplace: Nantes, France
Died: December 8, 1954
Claude Cahun, a French surrealist artist, utilized the pseudonym Claude Cahun starting in 1914. Renowned for challenging conventional gender norms through self-portraits and writings, Cahun’s androgynous appearance and fluid gender identity stood out. A key figure in the surrealist movement, Cahun actively engaged in resistance efforts during World War II with the leftist group Contre Attaque. Working alongside influential figures such as André Breton, Cahun demonstrated a dedication to leveraging art for societal and political transformation.
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