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Tamara De Lempicka

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The Resume

    (May 16, 1898-March 18, 1980)
    Born in Warsaw, Poland
    Died in Cuernavaca, Mexico
    Birth name was Maria Gorska
    Part of the Art Deco Movement
    Portraits include 'The Musician,' 'Girl with Gloves' and 'Kizette on the Balcony'

Why she might be annoying:

    She was born into wealth.
    She attended boarding schools.
    At 16, she married Tadeusz De Lempicki, a skirt-chaser who was after her family fortune.
    She left her daughter, Kizette, to be raised by her mother, Malvina.
    When Tamara informed her mom and daughter she wouldn't return to Europe from the U.S., Malvina burned her collection of designer hats.

Why she might not be annoying:

    She was bisexual.
    She became known for her strong libido.
    Her paintings explored the sensual and elegant side of Art Deco.
    Madonna, a fan of her art, included her works in videos for 'Open Your Heart' and 'Express Yourself.'

Credit: Black Chic


Featured in the following Annoying Collections:

Year In Review:

    In 2023, Out of 2 Votes: 0% Annoying
    In 2022, Out of 4 Votes: 75.00% Annoying
    In 2021, Out of 9 Votes: 66.67% Annoying
    In 2020, Out of 4 Votes: 75.00% Annoying
    In 2019, Out of 6 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2018, Out of 2 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2017, Out of 4 Votes: 100% Annoying
    In 2016, Out of 1 Votes: 100% Annoying
    In 2015, Out of 4 Votes: 25.00% Annoying
    In 2014, Out of 17 Votes: 52.94% Annoying
    In 2013, Out of 9 Votes: 55.56% Annoying
    In 2012, Out of 11 Votes: 90.91% Annoying
    In 2011, Out of 17 Votes: 58.82% Annoying
    In 2010, Out of 19 Votes: 63.16% Annoying
    In 2009, Out of 31 Votes: 64.52% Annoying
    In 2008, Out of 31 Votes: 58.06% Annoying