Cocteau

American

[kok-toh, kawk-toh] / kɒkˈtoʊ, kɔkˈtoʊ /

noun

Jean 1889–1963, French author, artist, and filmmaker.

Cocteau British

/ kɔkto /

noun

Jean (ʒɑ̃). 1889–1963, French dramatist, novelist, poet, critic, designer, and film director. His works include the novel Les Enfants terribles (1929) and the play La Machine infernale (1934)

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Cocteau Twins were formed in Grangemouth and were active from 1979 to 1997.

From BBC ● Jul. 15, 2026

Andrew Boyle, who nominated Primal Scream and the Cocteau Twins, described them as "Scotland's two most influential bands".

From BBC ● Jul. 15, 2026

The band moves in the fertile periphery where sunshine pop meets dream rock, channeling the Police on the reggae vibe of “Universal Hit” and diving into Cocteau Twins ether on “La Vuelta.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 16, 2025

Also included in this show are Argillet-published etchings by other famed avant-garde artists such as Georges Braque, Jean Cocteau, Leonor Fini and Giorgio de Chirico.

From Seattle Times ● Apr. 24, 2024

“Kind of a Jean Cocteau touch, isn’t it?”

From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt

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