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Explore the Profound Influence of Ancient American Civilizations at 'Antes de América' in Fundación Juan March

This exhibition showcases over 600 works, revealing deep cross-cultural artistic connections and historical impact.

The 'Antes de América' exhibition at Fundación Juan March delves into the significant impact of indigenous artistic traditions from the Americas on modern and contemporary culture. It presents a comprehensive overview of how these ancient civilizations inspired and shaped artistic movements through diverse mediums. Visitors can uncover rich historical connections and the enduring legacy within contemporary artistic discourse.

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Exhibition summary

The exhibition 'Antes de América' at the Juan March Foundation reveals the influence of ancient American civilizations on modern and contemporary culture. Featuring over 600 works by nearly 300 artists, it offers a deep dive into this cross-cultural artistic dialogue.

Curatorial context

The exhibition 'Antes de América en la Fundación Juan March' delves into the profound impact of ancient American civilizations on the development of modern and contemporary culture. With an extensive collection of over 600 works by approximately 300 artists, this exhibition uncovers the rich historical and artistic connections between these ancient cultures and the modern art world. This display highlights how indigenous artistic traditions and artifacts from the Americas have inspired and shaped artistic movements and practices in more recent times. The exhibition provides a comprehensive overview, showcasing diverse mediums and perspectives that demonstrate the enduring legacy of these civilizations in contemporary artistic discourse.

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Admission is free. Further details about the exhibition opening can be found via the provided link.

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Venue
Juan March Institute
Current status
Completed
Exhibition schedule
Oct 6, 2023 – Oct 6, 2023
Artist line / attribution
The exhibition features works by nearly 300 artists, and related events mention participants such as Rodrigo Gutiérrez Viñuales, César Paternosto, Manuel Fontán del Junco, and Lara Siscar.
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