Artists/performer Famous Names Starting with Letter M

Is a French trumpeter, active in the classical music field.He rose to international prominence in th

Is a French trumpeter, active in the classical music field.He rose to international prominence in the 1960s and 1970s with a long series of recordings of Baroque works on piccolo trumpet for Erato and other labels. Not content to limit himself to the standard Baroque trumpet repertoire, he also performed many transcriptions of works for oboe, flute, and even voice and string instruments. These recordings were (and remain) very popular, and were a strong component of the rebirth of interest in Baroque music in the 60's. Fellow trumpeters and music lovers the world over have praised André for his clear, bright, ringing tone on the piccolo trumpet.

An industrial designer and sculptor is, by some accounts, considered the father of the modern Israel

An industrial designer and sculptor is, by some accounts, considered the father of the modern Israeli decorative arts movement.From an early age, he was determined to pursue his artistic yearnings, however in order to do so, he was forced to abandon his u

Was a French actor, singer, and popular entertainer. Chevalier's signature songs included "Louise",

Was a French actor, singer, and popular entertainer. Chevalier's signature songs included "Louise", "Mimi", and "Valentine". His trademark was a boater hat, which he always wore on stage with his tuxedo.

Was a French essayist, literary and art critic, journalist, and one of the leading exponents of Neo-

Was a French essayist, literary and art critic, journalist, and one of the leading exponents of Neo-Fascism in post-World War II Europe.[1] Bardèche was also the brother-in-law of the Collaborationist Robert Brasillach, executed after the Liberation [2]. He was heavily influenced by the nationalist intellectual Maurice Barrès and the leader of the monarchist Action Française (AF), Charles Maurras [3]

Is a new-media artist based in Paris who has won numerous awards for his work.[1] His work employs v

Is a new-media artist based in Paris who has won numerous awards for his work.[1] His work employs various media, including (and often combining) video, immersive virtual reality, the Web, wireless technology, performance, large-scale art installations and interactive exhibitions.

Was a French painter.Maurice Boitel was born in Tillières-sur-Avre, Eure departement, in Normandy

Was a French painter.Maurice Boitel was born in Tillières-sur-Avre, Eure departement, in Normandy, from a picard lawyer, member of the saint Francis third order, and from a parisian mother, of burgundian ascent; Until the age of twelve, Maurice Boitel lived in Burgundy at Gevrey-Chambertin. In this beautiful province, his art reflected his major love of nature, and also the feeling of joie de vivre expressed in his works. He began drawing at the age of five.

Was a French poet and sculptor. Bouchor (whose brother, Joseph Félix Bouchor, b. 1853, became well

Was a French poet and sculptor. Bouchor (whose brother, Joseph Félix Bouchor, b. 1853, became well known as an artist) was a sculptor as well as a poet, and he designed and worked the figures used in his charming pieces as marionettes, the words being recited or chanted by himself or his friends behind the scenes. These miniature dramas on religious subjects,

Was a French sculptor of the Art Nouveau period. From 1880 to the first World War, he created a larg

Was a French sculptor of the Art Nouveau period. From 1880 to the first World War, he created a large number of bronze statues or objects including chandeliers, candelabras or table lamps. His main works are Ophelia, Femme assise, Jeune femme, Le Sommeil, Femme aux pavots, Le Secret et la Pensive. He was not a prolific sculptor. He participated in the 1890 Exposition Universelle in Paris and was a member of the Société des Artistes Français.

Was a U.S. post-Impressionist artist who worked in oil, watercolor, and monotype. Technically, he wa

Was a U.S. post-Impressionist artist who worked in oil, watercolor, and monotype. Technically, he was a member of The Eight, but the delicacy of his compositions and mosaic-like beauty of his designs had little in common with the philosophy of the group.

Was a sculptor, designer and urbanist. Calka was awarded the Grand Prix de Rome in 1950. He was a pr

Was a sculptor, designer and urbanist. Calka was awarded the Grand Prix de Rome in 1950. He was a professor at the École nationale supérieure des beaux-arts de Paris (ENSBA)-(National School of Fine Arts in Paris). He was a winner of a prize from the French architecture academy.

Better known as Morris, was a Belgian cartoonist and the creator of Lucky Luke. His pen name is an a

Better known as Morris, was a Belgian cartoonist and the creator of Lucky Luke. His pen name is an alternate spelling of his first name.He created Lucky Luke in 1946 for Spirou, the comics magazine published by Dupuis. Lucky Luke is a solitary cowboy who

Was a musician and singer-songwriter. He was born in Douglas, Isle of Man, the twin brother of Robin

Was a musician and singer-songwriter. He was born in Douglas, Isle of Man, the twin brother of Robin Gibb, and younger brother to Barry. He is best known as a member of the singing/songwriting trio the Bee Gees, formed with his brothers Robin and Barry.

Was a French artist. He was born in Bordeaux and died in Paris. Lobre first gained recognition in th

Was a French artist. He was born in Bordeaux and died in Paris. Lobre first gained recognition in the late 19th Century when his work was displayed at the Salon du Champ de Mars. In 1888 he received an honorary mention and a travel grant from the Salon. That summer he traveled to Normandy where he stayed with Jacques-Émile Blanche. By this time, Blanche regularly hosted popular artists. Degas and Whistler were among his most prominent guests.[1]

Was a French artist. He was a painter considered a member of Les Fauves, and then a major artist in

Was a French artist. He was a painter considered a member of Les Fauves, and then a major artist in glass. Marinot's father was a bonnet maker. Maurice did poorly in school, but convinced his parents to send him to the École des Beaux-Arts in Paris for painting. He left art school after his work wasn't accepted by the standards of the day. In 1905 he returned to Troyes, where he stayed for the rest of his life.

Was a French cellist, a radio telegrapher during the first World War, and an inventor. he is best kn

Was a French cellist, a radio telegrapher during the first World War, and an inventor. he is best known for his invention of the Ondes Martenot, an instrument he first realized in 1928 and spent decades improving. He unveiled a microtonal model in 1938. He also was responsible for teaching the first generation of ones Martenot performers, including Karel Goeyvaerts, Jeanne Loriod, Georges Savaria, Gilles Tremblay, and his sister Ginette Martenot.

Was a French Rococo portraitist who worked primarily with pastels. Among his most famous subjects we

Was a French Rococo portraitist who worked primarily with pastels. Among his most famous subjects were Voltaire, Louis XV and Madame de Pompadour.

Was a French sculptor, best known for his war memorials. Ringot came from a family of marbriers and

Was a French sculptor, best known for his war memorials. Ringot came from a family of marbriers and sculptors, and studied in local colleges before entering the École des Beaux-Arts in Lille and then Paris. After his studies he returned to Bergues, married Hélène Sagary and set up his studio in the rue de l’Arsenal. There he produced his first major monument: the figure of Johannes Gutenberg for the front of the building used by the newspaper Le Nord Maritime in Dunkirk. (This work can now be seen in the hall of the Jean Bart school).

Is a French cartoonist.As a young man he studied drawing and graphic arts, while earning a living as

Is a French cartoonist.As a young man he studied drawing and graphic arts, while earning a living as a cabaret singer. After his military service he started publishing his drawings and also worked as a photo-retoucher for porn magazines.

Is a French cartoonist.As a young man he studied drawing and graphic arts, earning his life as a cab

Is a French cartoonist.As a young man he studied drawing and graphic arts, earning his life as a cabaret singer. After his military service he starts publishing his drawings and also works as a photo-retoucher for porn magazines..[citation needed] His first published drawing appeared in France-Dimanche in 1952. Siné received the Grand Prix de l'Humour Noir in 1955 for his collection Complainte sans Paroles. His series of drawings on cats was his breakthrough. He then started working for L'Express as a political cartoonist.

Was a French painter who specialized in cityscapes. Born in the Montmartre quarter of Paris, France,

Was a French painter who specialized in cityscapes. Born in the Montmartre quarter of Paris, France, Utrillo is one of the few famous painters of Montmartre who were born there.

Is a Brazilian cartoonist who has created over 200 characters for his popular series of children's c

Is a Brazilian cartoonist who has created over 200 characters for his popular series of children's comic books.At 17 years of age, he worked for a daily newspaper called Folha da Manhã as a crime reporter.[1] In 1959 Sousa quit that job and began his comi

Was a Dutch graphic artist

Was a Dutch graphic artist

Formerly leader of The New Dada, a '60s Italian Beat Music band, and current member of Krisma, was a

Formerly leader of The New Dada, a '60s Italian Beat Music band, and current member of Krisma, was a successful singer in the '70s.In the spring The New Dada support The Beatles in their Milan concert. The group eventually split. Some members of The New Dada follow Maurizio as supporting group.

In the beginning, he published tapes under the alias Sacher-Pelz. In 1981, William Bennett, head of

In the beginning, he published tapes under the alias Sacher-Pelz. In 1981, William Bennett, head of the band Whitehouse and the British Come Org. label, offered Bianchi a record contract, which Bianchi signed unchecked. It was based on a "joke contract" that Steven Stapleton of Nurse With Wound had sketched. The contract assumed all rights to Bianchi's work. After delivery of the tapes Bennett edited-in speeches by Nazi leaders, and instead of the relatively unsensational name MB, it was published under the alias Leibstandarte SS MB, named after the SS unit that worked as bodyguards to Adolf

Is an Italian ice dancer. With partner Barbara Fusar-Poli, he is the 2001 World champion, 2001 Europ

Is an Italian ice dancer. With partner Barbara Fusar-Poli, he is the 2001 World champion, 2001 European champion, and 2002 Olympic bronze medalist. They won eight Italian titles and competed at three Olympics.