Zadkine arrived in France in 1910 and frequented La Ruche in Paris. He exhibited at the Salon d'Automne and the Salon des Indépendants in 1911, and became friends with artists such as Brancusi, Modigliani, and Picasso. Mobilized during the First World War, he produced numerous watercolors inspired by his experiences.
In the 1920s, he traveled and exhibited in Italy, Japan, and several Parisian galleries, consolidating his reputation. Based on Rue d'Assas in Paris and then in Les Arques in the Lot department, he produced emblematic works, including the monumentThe Destroyed Cityin Rotterdam.
During World War II, he spent time in the United States, teaching, and returning to France in 1945. He continued to create sculptures, including works dedicated to Van Gogh, and exhibited internationally until the end of his life. His studio in Les Arques became a central location for his production, and his home in Paris became the Zadkine Museum.
Ossip Zadkine leaves a lasting legacy in modern sculpture and graphic art, with works featured in numerous collections and museums around the world.
