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Man Ray grew up in Brooklyn, New York, in a family of Russian Jewish immigrants. After studying architecture at the Brooklyn Ethical Culture School, he became interested in painting and photography. In the 1910s, he moved to Manhattan, where he quickly became involved in avant-garde art circles. In New York, Man Ray was influenced by the Dada movement, characterized by its questioning of artistic conventions and society in general. In 1921, he moved to Paris, then a hotbed of artistic and intellectual activity. It was here that he developed his distinctive and innovative style in photography, focusing on techniques such as the photogram (which he called "rayogram") and solarization. He also experimented with overprinting, lighting effects and the play of light and shadow. Man Ray was also a talented and versatile designer. He created furniture, lighting, costumes and theater sets, as well as fashion accessories. His work was characterized by elegance, simplicity and innovation. He often used modern materials and geometric shapes in his creations. During his stay in Paris, Man Ray rubbed shoulders with many famous artists and writers of the time, such as Pablo Picasso, Salvador Dalí, Marcel Duchamp and Gertrude Stein. He was an active participant in the Surrealist and Dadaist movements, collaborating with other artists and contributing to major art publications. In 1940, Man Ray fled Nazi-occupied Europe back to the United States. He settled in Los Angeles, where he continued to create and exhibit his work. Finally, in 1951, he returned to Paris, where he spent the rest of his life. Man Ray has left an important legacy in the world of art and design. His experimental approach to photography opened up new creative possibilities and influenced many later artists. His work is exhibited in museums and galleries around the world, and his name remains associated with the artistic avant-garde of the early 20th century.