Arthur Segal
Arthur Segal (1875–1944) was a Romanian-born artist and influential figure in the Expressionist and Dada movements. Born in Iași, Romania, to a Jewish family, Segal pursued his artistic education at the Berlin Academy before continuing his studies in Munich under Schmid-Reutte and Hölzel. His early years were marked by travels across Europe, including Paris and Italy, where he honed his skills and absorbed diverse influences. Settling in Berlin in 1904, Segal became an active member of the avant-garde art scene, participating in exhibitions with groups such as Die Brücke and Der Blaue Reiter. In 1910, he co-founded the Neue Sezession, a collective for artists who were rejected by the mainstream Berliner Sezession. During World War I, Segal relocated to Switzerland, where he engaged with the Dada movement, contributing to exhibitions at the Cabaret Voltaire in Zurich.
After returning to Berlin in 1920, Segal established an art school in 1923 and became associated with the Novembergruppe. However, the rise of the Nazi regime and escalating persecution due to his Jewish heritage forced Segal to leave Germany. He moved first to Palma, Majorca, and later to London, where he continued to teach and establish a new art school with his daughter Marianne. Segal's work evolved from early influences of Impressionism and Neo-Impressionism, characterized by vibrant colors and light effects, to a more abstract, Expressionist, and Dadaist style. His legacy is remembered through his anti-war woodcuts, his contributions to modern art movements, and his dedication to art education, with his works housed in prominent collections worldwide.
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Full Name: Arthur Segal
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Birth and Death: 1875–1944
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Profession: Painter, Author
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Influences: Impressionism, Neo-Impressionism, Expressionism, Dadaism
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Legacy: Co-founder of the Neue Sezession; contributed to the Dada movement; established art schools in Berlin and London; works held in international collections
