Cesar

• NAME: Cesar
• OCCUPATION: Sculptor
• BIRTH DATE: January 01, 1921
• DEATH DATE: December 06, 1998
• EDUCATION: École des Beaux-Arts
• PLACE OF BIRTH: Marseille, France
• PLACE OF DEATH: Paris, France
• Full Name: César Baldaccini

French sculptor César Baldaccini was born on January 1, 1921, in Marseille, France. His parents were Italian immigrants and he grew up poor, but received a scholarship to study art in Paris. He became known for creating work out of found objects and for creating large works, such as a 40-foot version of his thumb. He also created the French film industry’s annual award. He died in 1998.