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Jun 23, 2026 - 10:27 AM
The Man Ray chess set was designed by Man Ray, a Philadelphia-born, Brooklyn-raised Dada-Surrealist artist, in 1927. Man Ray’s innovative approach and artistic vision add unique historical and aesthetic value to the set. He replaced traditional chess pieces with modern geometric forms, including a beautiful violin scroll for the knight.
The iconic Man Ray chess has a place as a permanent art display at the Art Institute of Chicago. It can be found in gallery 396B of the museum's Modern Wing. This Art Institute set was crafted from brass, silver and gold.
The iconic Man Ray chess has a place as a permanent art display at the Art Institute of Chicago. It can be found in gallery 396B of the museum's Modern Wing. This Art Institute set was crafted from brass, silver and gold.
