Brassaï
Brassaï (French: [bʁa'saj]; pseudonym of Gyula Halász; 9 September 1899 – 8 July 1984) was a Hungarian–French photographer, sculptor, medalist, writer, and filmmaker who rose to international fame in France in the 20th century. He was one of the numerous Hungarian artists who flourished in Paris beginning between the world wars.
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| Born | Gyula Halász 9 September 1899 Brassó, Kingdom of Hungary Transylvania (now Brașov Romania) |
| Died | 8 July 1984 (aged 84) Beaulieu-sur-Mer, France |
| Nationality | Hungarian/French |
| Alma mater | Hungarian Academy of Fine Arts |
| Occupation(s) | Photographer, writer, sculptor and painter |
| Spouse | Gilberte-Mercédès Boyer (m. 1948) |
In the early 21st century, the discovery of more than 200 letters and hundreds of drawings and other items from the period 1940 to 1984 has provided scholars with material for understanding his later life and career.
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