Fervor de Buenos Aires: Avant-Garde Argentine Photography Exhibition at Museo Carmen Thyssen Málaga

This exhibition at the Museo Carmen Thyssen Málaga showcases the avant-garde Argentine photography of the 1930s and 1940s through the works of Horacio Coppola and Grete Stern. It features 125 photographs of Buenos Aires by Coppola and 25 photomontages by Stern, offering insights into the city's modern metropolis and the critique of women's status in early 1950s Argentina.

‘Fervor de Buenos Aires’ at the Museo Carmen Thyssen Málaga presents a significant collection of avant-garde photography from Argentina in the 1930s and 1940s, focusing on the distinct visions of Horacio Coppola and Grete Stern. The exhibition draws from Fundación Telefónica's collection, displaying 125 photographs by Horacio Coppola that capture his fascination with the modern, evolving metropolis of Buenos Aires. These works reflect a unique photographic language, influenced by his time at the Bauhaus, and include his seminal project 'Buenos Aires 1936. Photographic Vision', commissioned to commemorate the city's fourth centenary. The exhibition also prominently features twenty-five dreamlike photomontages from Grete Stern's series 'Sueños' (Dreams), created between 1948 and 1951 for the women's magazine Idilio. These works offer a critical perspective on the status of women in Argentina during the early 1950s and highlight Stern's role as a leading figure in the avant-garde scene of Buenos Aires. Both artists' works are characterized by direct photographic gazes, bold experimental compositions, dramatic contrasts of light and shadow, and unexpected framing, providing an unprecedented view of Argentine life and art during that era.

The exhibition is hosted at the Museo Carmen Thyssen Málaga. Visitors should refer to the museum's official website for specific ticketing information and admission details.