The Fragmented Self: The Surreal Vision of Lucas Samaras Born in the historic landscape of Kastoria, Greece, on September 14, 1936, Lucas Samaras would eventually become a master of the distorted image and a pioneer of psychological depth in late 20 Permitted century art. His journey from Greece to the vibrant, experimental heart of the American avant-garde was marked by a relentless pursuit of the unconventional. As a central figure…