Marcel Duchamp was born in 1887 in Normandy, France and became one of the most influential artists of the 20th century.
Duchamp challenged conventional art forms and rejected traditional painting, instead focusing on using art to serve the mind.
He introduced the concept of the 'readymade,' elevating ordinary objects to the status of art by the artist's choice and intention.
Duchamp's legacy includes his significant impact on the Dada, Surrealist, and Conceptual art movements, as well as his influence on minimalism and performance art.