Man Ray

"Of course there will always be those who look only at technique, who ask 'how' while others of a more curious nature will ask 'why'. Personally, I have always preferred inspiration to information." - Man Ray

Also a significant contributor to the Dada and surrealist movements however his ties to each were informal. Above all Man Ray considered himself a painter. He was best known for his photography, and he was a renowned fashion and portrait photographer. Ray is also noted for his work with photograms, which he called "rayograms" in reference to himself.