Yesterday, November 18, 1976, renowned artist Man Ray (Emmanuel Radnitzky) died at the age of 86 in Paris, France. Man Ray was an American visual artist who drastically redefined modern art with a strong influence on both Dadaist and Surrealist movements. Through a range of mediums from photography, painting, printmaking, sculpture, and film, Man Ray extensively explored the concept of experimental art. He is widely known for his 1931–32 painting series “The Lovers” and his 1921 painting “Le Violon d’Ingres”, which now hold prominent places in museums around the world. Man Ray was born on August 27, 1890, in Philadelphia and began to develop an appreciation for art while attending school in New York City. He pursued various odd jobs before starting to practice photography in 1916. This is when Man Ray truly began to develop his identity as an artist. During his prolific career, Man Ray earned numerous honors, awards, and postwar recognition—including a Guggenheim Fellowship in 1951 and an Honorary degree from Brandeis University. His works and their influence on the art world—of which Man Ray was a pioneering figure—continue to be celebrated and preserved. May he be remembered for years to come.