This exhibition at KMSKA highlights the international avant-garde contributions of Belgian artist Marthe Donas and Ukrainian sculptor Alexander Archipenko. Through colourful cubist paintings and revolutionary sculptures, see their central role in the La Section d'Or group. Discover how they redefined art alongside peers like Piet Mondrian and Fernand Léger.
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This exhibition explores the international avant-garde contributions of Belgian artist Marthe Donas and her partner, Ukrainian sculptor Alexander Archipenko. Through colourful cubist paintings and revolutionary sculptures, it highlights their central role in the La Section d'Or group and their efforts to create a new world through art.
The exhibition showcases the career of Belgian artist Marthe Donas, who defied contemporary prejudices to become a leading figure in the international avant-garde. Moving to Paris and painting under the pseudonym Tour Donas, her work gained international recognition before her 1917 meeting with the innovative sculptor Alexander Archipenko triggered a period of intense creative collaboration. Together, they explored the interplay of space and void, pushing boundaries in cubism and abstraction. Following their partnership, both artists played pivotal roles in the re-established art circle La Section d'Or. The exhibition brings together works from private collections and major world museums to reunite their creations with those of their peers, including Piet Mondrian, Natalia Goncharova, and Fernand Léger. This collection serves as a rediscovery of their sparkling influence and their quest to redefine art in the post-war era.
Information regarding tickets and museum entry can be found on the official KMSKA website. Visitors are encouraged to plan their visit online for the most up-to-date admission details and opening hours.
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