| Birth Day | July 28, 1887 |
| Birth Place | Blainville-Crevon, France |
| Age | 132 YEARS OLD |
| Died On | Oct 2, 1968 (age 81) |
| Birth Sign | Leo |
Marcel Duchamp, a renowned painter hailing from France, is estimated to have a net worth of $13 million as of 2024. Duchamp is widely celebrated for his significant contributions to the Dada art movement during the early 20th century, challenging the traditional notions of art and revolutionizing artistic expression. He is particularly celebrated for his groundbreaking artwork, "The Fountain," which was a urinal he presented as a provocative installation, questioning the definition of art itself. With his avant-garde approach and revolutionary ideas, Marcel Duchamp has left an indelible mark on the art world, solidifying his position as one of the most influential artists in history.
Artist associated with Dada and Surrealism and known for "Nude Descending a Staircase, No. 2" from 1912, "The Bride Stripped Bare By Her Bachelors, Even" from 1923, "Fountain" from 1917, and "Étant donnés" from 1966.
His work was first exhibited in 1908 at the Salon d'Automne, mainly because his brother, Jacques, was a member of the Académie royale de peinture et de sculpture.
He was a proficient chess player who interrupted his artistic work in 1918 to travel to Buenos Aires to play chess. He even carved his own wooden chess set.
His family was focused on culture during his youth, and his maternal grandfather, Emile Nicolle, had been a Painter and engraver. He married Alexina Duchamp in 1954.
He was influenced by Salvador Dali.
