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== Life == |
== Life == |
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Leon (Levon) Tuntundjian was born in Amasya, in [[Sivas]] (Sebastia) province in the Ottoman Empire in 1905.<ref name=G.Hovannnisian>{{cite book|last=G. Hovannisian|first=Richard|title=The Armenian Genocide: Cultural and Ethical Legacies|pages=122}}</ref> Tutundjian came from a relatively wealth and educated family-his father and grandfather were teachers.<ref name=G.Hovannnisian /> He went to good schools, learned to speak French, and dreamed of moving to Paris. Unfortunately, the family moved often so his father could procure teaching jobs. Tutundjian's life changed dramatically when his father died from cerebral hemorrhage around 1915.<ref name=G.Hovannnisian /> Without a primary provider, the family was soon destitute and Tutundjian's mother was forced to sell the family's possessions to care for her children. However, the family did settle down for a time and Tutundjian was able to study at the Berberian and [[Getronagan]] schools in [[Constantinople]] since his father had taught there.<ref name=G.Hovannnisian /> |
Leon (Levon) Tuntundjian was born in [[Amasya]], in [[Sivas]] (Sebastia) province in the Ottoman Empire in 1905.<ref name=G.Hovannnisian>{{cite book|last=G. Hovannisian|first=Richard|title=The Armenian Genocide: Cultural and Ethical Legacies|pages=122}}</ref> Tutundjian came from a relatively wealth and educated family-his father and grandfather were teachers.<ref name=G.Hovannnisian /> He went to good schools, learned to speak French, and dreamed of moving to Paris. Unfortunately, the family moved often so his father could procure teaching jobs. Tutundjian's life changed dramatically when his father died from cerebral hemorrhage around 1915.<ref name=G.Hovannnisian /> Without a primary provider, the family was soon destitute and Tutundjian's mother was forced to sell the family's possessions to care for her children. However, the family did settle down for a time and Tutundjian was able to study at the Berberian and [[Getronagan]] schools in [[Constantinople]] since his father had taught there.<ref name=G.Hovannnisian /> |
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In 1921-22, Tutundjian's mother placed her son on a boat with other Armenian orphans head to Greece from Constantinople.<ref>{{cite book|last=Wolfram|first=Eddie|title=History of collage: an anthology of collage, assemblage, and event structures|pages=26}}</ref> He was sixteen or seventeen years of age at the time, older than most of the orphans, but the separation from his mother was still difficult for him. According to his daughter, because of the sad memories associated with this parting, Tutundjian always hated to travel, particularly on boats.<ref name=G.Hovannnisian /> In 1923, he stayed briefly at the Armenian monastery of the Mekhitarist Brotherhood in the [[San_Lazzaro_degli_Armeni|St. Lazzaro]] island of Venice, Italy, where he studied science and Armenian illuminated manuscripts.<ref name=G.Hovannnisian /> |
In 1921-22, Tutundjian's mother placed her son on a boat with other Armenian orphans head to Greece from Constantinople.<ref>{{cite book|last=Wolfram|first=Eddie|title=History of collage: an anthology of collage, assemblage, and event structures|pages=26}}</ref> He was sixteen or seventeen years of age at the time, older than most of the orphans, but the separation from his mother was still difficult for him. According to his daughter, because of the sad memories associated with this parting, Tutundjian always hated to travel, particularly on boats.<ref name=G.Hovannnisian /> In 1923, he stayed briefly at the Armenian monastery of the Mekhitarist Brotherhood in the [[San_Lazzaro_degli_Armeni|St. Lazzaro]] island of Venice, Italy, where he studied science and Armenian illuminated manuscripts.<ref name=G.Hovannnisian /> |
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In 1924, at the age of nineteen, Tuntundjian arrived in [[Paris]] and studied art at the [[Ecole des Beaux-Arts]]. He married a French woman in 1933. He had some close friends who were famed artists such as [[Yervand Kochar]]. |
In 1924, at the age of nineteen, Tuntundjian arrived in [[Paris]] and studied art at the [[Ecole des Beaux-Arts]]. He married a French woman in 1933. He had some close friends who were famed artists such as [[Yervand Kochar]]. |
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Within two years of his arrival in Paris, he exhibitied at the opening of the Galerie Surrealiste, and three years later he was the featured artist in a group show at the Galerie des Editions Bonaparte. He created more than a thousand images of several media and styles. In 1930, he co-founded the abtract Art Concret Group with well-known artist, [[Theo van Doesburg]], [[Jean Helion]], and Ottocarlsung.<ref>{{cite book|last=Widenheim|first=Cecilia|title=Utopia & reality: modernity in Sweden 1900-1960|pages=48}}</ref><ref>{{cite book|last=Dervaux|first=Isabelle|title=Surrealism USA|year=2005|publisher=National Academy Museum|pages=49}}</ref> In 1933, he changed styles abruptly with the figural language of surrealism, which occupied him until 1960, through this long period was interrupted by the events of [[World War II]]; first by his brief military service and then by the years under [[Vichy]] rule and the war's aftermath. In 1960 he returned to abstraction until his death in 1968. |
Within two years of his arrival in Paris, he exhibitied at the opening of the Galerie Surrealiste, and three years later he was the featured artist in a group show at the Galerie des Editions Bonaparte. He created more than a thousand images of several media and styles. In 1930, he co-founded the abtract Art Concret Group with well-known artist, [[Theo van Doesburg]], [[Jean Helion]], and Ottocarlsung.<ref>{{cite book|last=Widenheim|first=Cecilia|title=Utopia & reality: modernity in Sweden 1900-1960|pages=48}}</ref><ref>{{cite book|last=Dervaux|first=Isabelle|title=Surrealism USA|year=2005|publisher=National Academy Museum|pages=49}}</ref> In 1933, he changed styles abruptly with the figural language of surrealism, which occupied him until 1960, through this long period was interrupted by the events of [[World War II]]; first by his brief military service and then by the years under [[Vichy]] rule and the war's aftermath. In his early works, he fought the chaos of his experience by transforming it with a balanced artistic vision into ordered and pure artworks.<ref name="Léon Arthur TUTUNDJIAN">{{cite web|title=Léon Arthur TUTUNDJIAN|url=http://www.stephaniesartgallery.com/html/leon_tutundjian_biography.html|accessdate=12 December 2012}}</ref> In 1960 he returned to abstraction until his death in 1968. |
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== Exhibitions == |
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* 1957 - The retrospective exhibition in Stockholm. |
* 1957 - The retrospective exhibition in Stockholm. |
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* 1958 - Personal exhibition in “Colette Allendy” gallery, where were exhibited his works of 1924-1929. |
* 1958 - Personal exhibition in “Colette Allendy” gallery, where were exhibited his works of 1924-1929. |
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* 1966 - Took place his personal exhibition in Ivon Lambert gallery, Paris. |
* 1966 - Took place his personal exhibition in Ivon Lambert gallery, Paris.<ref name="Léon Arthur TUTUNDJIAN" /> |
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Revision as of 00:22, 12 December 2012
Léon Arthur Tutundjian (Born 1905, Amasya, Ottoman Turkey - died Paris, France December, 1968) was an Armenian painter who reached fame in France.
Life
Leon (Levon) Tuntundjian was born in Amasya, in Sivas (Sebastia) province in the Ottoman Empire in 1905.[1] Tutundjian came from a relatively wealth and educated family-his father and grandfather were teachers.[1] He went to good schools, learned to speak French, and dreamed of moving to Paris. Unfortunately, the family moved often so his father could procure teaching jobs. Tutundjian's life changed dramatically when his father died from cerebral hemorrhage around 1915.[1] Without a primary provider, the family was soon destitute and Tutundjian's mother was forced to sell the family's possessions to care for her children. However, the family did settle down for a time and Tutundjian was able to study at the Berberian and Getronagan schools in Constantinople since his father had taught there.[1]
In 1921-22, Tutundjian's mother placed her son on a boat with other Armenian orphans head to Greece from Constantinople.[2] He was sixteen or seventeen years of age at the time, older than most of the orphans, but the separation from his mother was still difficult for him. According to his daughter, because of the sad memories associated with this parting, Tutundjian always hated to travel, particularly on boats.[1] In 1923, he stayed briefly at the Armenian monastery of the Mekhitarist Brotherhood in the St. Lazzaro island of Venice, Italy, where he studied science and Armenian illuminated manuscripts.[1]
As an Artist
In 1924, at the age of nineteen, Tuntundjian arrived in Paris and studied art at the Ecole des Beaux-Arts. He married a French woman in 1933. He had some close friends who were famed artists such as Yervand Kochar.
Within two years of his arrival in Paris, he exhibitied at the opening of the Galerie Surrealiste, and three years later he was the featured artist in a group show at the Galerie des Editions Bonaparte. He created more than a thousand images of several media and styles. In 1930, he co-founded the abtract Art Concret Group with well-known artist, Theo van Doesburg, Jean Helion, and Ottocarlsung.[3][4] In 1933, he changed styles abruptly with the figural language of surrealism, which occupied him until 1960, through this long period was interrupted by the events of World War II; first by his brief military service and then by the years under Vichy rule and the war's aftermath. In his early works, he fought the chaos of his experience by transforming it with a balanced artistic vision into ordered and pure artworks.[5] In 1960 he returned to abstraction until his death in 1968.
Exhibitions
- 1925- “Ney” gallery was his 1st exhibition, which was estimated by the art critics as a 'phenomenon'.
- 1926 - Exhibition in the Gallery of Surrealists.
- 1929 - Participated in the exhibition 'The Abstract Art'. Along with Juan Miro, Picasso, Mondrian, Villon and others took part in the exhibition of selected contemporary artists in Amsterdam. Took place the 1st Salon of independent surrealists.
- 1931 - Became one of the founders of the 'Abstraction – Creation' group.
- 1933 - 1944 International Exhibitions of surrealists.
- 1945 - Along with Carzou, Jansem and other took part in the exhibition of Armenian artist in 'Commartin' studio.
- 1946 - 1956 was the participant of “Independents” Salon.
- 1957 - The retrospective exhibition in Stockholm.
- 1958 - Personal exhibition in “Colette Allendy” gallery, where were exhibited his works of 1924-1929.
- 1966 - Took place his personal exhibition in Ivon Lambert gallery, Paris.[5]
References
- ^ a b c d e f G. Hovannisian, Richard. The Armenian Genocide: Cultural and Ethical Legacies. p. 122.
- ^ Wolfram, Eddie. History of collage: an anthology of collage, assemblage, and event structures. p. 26.
- ^ Widenheim, Cecilia. Utopia & reality: modernity in Sweden 1900-1960. p. 48.
- ^ Dervaux, Isabelle (2005). Surrealism USA. National Academy Museum. p. 49.
- ^ a b "Léon Arthur TUTUNDJIAN". Retrieved 12 December 2012.