Kiki of Montparnasse

Biography

Kiki de Montparnasse was a French model and muse to the American visual artist Man Ray, symbolizing the bohemian and creative spirit of Paris in the 1920s. At just 28 years old, she became the "Queen of Montparnasse," celebrated for her striking physique and artistic talent. Despite struggling with poverty and personal demons, Kiki maintained a positive attitude, inspiring countless artists and defining the liberated culture of the Années folles era. She died at 51 from complications related to addiction.