Jean Arp

Jean Arp

Jean Arp / Hans Arp (16 September 1886 – 7 June 1966) was a German-French, or Alsatian, sculptor, painter, poet and abstract artist in other media such as torn and pasted paper.

When Arp spoke in German he referred to himself as "Hans", and when he spoke in French he referred to himself as "Jean". Many people believe that he was born Hans and later changed his name to Jean, but this is not the case.

Read more about Jean Arp:  Early Life, Career, Exhibitions, Recognition, Personal Life and Death, Arp Foundation

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    Art is a fruit that grows in man, like a fruit on a plant, or a child in its mother’s womb.
    —Jean Arp (1887–1948)