René Magritte

René Magritte (1898-1967) was a Belgian surrealist painter, known for his enigmatic and dreamlike imagery that challenges the perception of reality. His art combines everyday objects with paradoxical situations, creating a sense of mystery and absurdity. Some of his most famous works include "The Son of Man," "The Lovers," and "The Treachery of Images," known for the phrase "Ceci n'est pas une pipe" ("This is not a pipe").

Magritte explored themes such as identity, language, and the boundary between the visible and the invisible, profoundly influencing modern art and contemporary visual culture.