Claude Cahun | 127th birthday, of French author, and surrealist photographer
Today, (25-10-2021), is the 127th birthday, of French author, and surrealist photographer, Claude Cahun.
Claude Cahun, was born on 25 October, 1894, in Nantes, France, into a Jewish family.
At 14, they met Marcel Moore, their lifelong partner and artistic collaborator. After moving to Paris to study literature, in 1919, Cahun shaved their head, and adopted their famed gender-neutral name, in revolt against societal convention.
Cahun explored gender-fluidity, through literature, and melancholic self-portraiture, such as the 1927 series, “I am in training, don’t kiss me.” This work depicted the artist costumed as a feminized weightlifter, blurring the line between masculine and feminine stereotypes.
The French government awarded their efforts, with the Medal of French Gratitude, in 1951.
Happy birthday, Claude Cahun!
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