Antes de América: Exploring Foundational Sources of Modern Culture Through Art
Discover how influential artists like Anni Albers and Henry Moore engaged with pre-Columbian artistic traditions.
The "Antes de América" exhibition offers a profound look into the formative influences on modern artistic expression. It features a compelling selection of works by significant artists such as Josef Albers, Elena Izcue, and Rufino Tamayo, among others. Delve into the rich dialogue between ancient inspirations and 20th-century art, presented in a thought-provoking context.
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Exhibition summary
Antes de América' (Before America) delves into the original sources that influenced modern culture. This exhibition features works by prominent artists such as Anni Albers, Josef Albers, Henry Moore, and Joaquín Torres-García, curated by Manuel Fontán del Junco and others.
Curatorial context
The exhibition 'Antes de América' (Before America) investigates the original sources that have shaped modern culture. The catalogue, available in print, details works from artists like Anni and Josef Albers, Elena Izcue, Vicente do Rêgo Monteiro, Henry Moore, Barnett Newman, César Paternosto, Alejandro Puente, Rufino Tamayo, Joaquín Torres-García, and Cecilia Vicuña. It was curated by Manuel Fontán del Junco, Rodrigo Gutiérrez Viñuales, Renata Ribeiro dos Santos, and María Toledo, with design by Adela Morán and editorial support from the Fundación Juan March. The exhibition context points to significant artistic and cultural precursors that influenced contemporary artistic movements and thought.
Admission and ticket notes
The catalogue for 'Antes de América' is available in print at the Library of the Fundación Juan March. Specific exhibition ticketing information is not provided on this page, but the dates and location (Fundación Juan March, Madrid) are indicated.
Antes de América key exhibition facts
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Venue
Juan March Institute
Current status
Completed
Exhibition schedule
Oct 6, 2023 – Mar 10, 2024
Artist line / attribution
Featuring artists such as Anni Albers, Josef Albers, Elena Izcue, Vicente do Rêgo Monteiro, Henry Moore, Barnett Newman, César Paternosto, Alejandro Puente, Rufino Tamayo, Joaquín Torres-García, and Cecilia Vicuña. Curated by Manuel Fontán del Junco, Rodrigo Gutiérrez Viñuales, Renata Ribeiro dos Santos, and María Toledo.
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