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Explore 'Desde el centro de Europa': Czech Photography from 1912-1974 in the Dietmar Siegert Collection

This exhibition highlights influential Czech artists and the evolution of photographic art from Central Europe.

Delve into 'Desde el centro de Europa,' an insightful exhibition exploring Czech photography between 1912 and 1974. It draws from the significant Dietmar Siegert Collection, showcasing works by notable artists like Frantisek Drtikol and Josef Sudek. This presentation offers a comprehensive perspective on photographic art and documentary practices during a transformative period.

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Exhibition summary

This exhibition, presented as part of the 'Ediciones de la March' series, showcases Czech photography from the Dietmar Siegert Collection, spanning the years 1912 to 1974. It highlights key artists and photographers from that period, offering a glimpse into the artistic and social landscape of Central Europe through their lenses.

Curatorial context

This record details the exhibition 'Desde el centro de Europa,' which focuses on Czech photography produced between 1912 and 1974, sourced from the significant Dietmar Siegert Collection. The exhibition features works by a range of notable artists including Frantisek Drtikol, Josef Sudek, and Jindrich Styrsky, among many others. The collection offers a comprehensive look at the evolution of photographic art and documentary practice in Czechoslovakia during a transformative period. The exhibition was associated with a publication of the same title, released in 2016 by Fundación Juan March and Editorial Arte y Ciencia. The publication itself is detailed with dimensions (223 pages, illustrated, 31 cm) and ISBN (9788470756436). Exhibition dates and venues are also provided, indicating it was shown at the Museu Fundación Juan March in Palma from October 26, 2016, to October 25, 2017, and subsequently at the Museo de Arte Abstracto Español in Cuenca from March 24 to May 21, 2017.

Admission and ticket notes

This entry pertains to an exhibition catalogue and past exhibitions. Specific ticketing information for the historical exhibitions is not provided on this page, as the focus is on the publication and collection details. Visitors are directed to a PDF download of the catalogue for further details about the exhibition's content and context. The exhibition dates indicate these events have concluded and were held at specific museums in Palma and Cuenca.

Desde el centro de Europa: fotografía checa, 1912-1974: Colección Dietmar Siegert key exhibition facts

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Juan March Institute
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Exhibition schedule
From Oct 26, 2016
Artist line / attribution
Featuring artists such as Stanislav Benc, Václav Chochola, Frantisek Drtikol, Josef Ehm, Jaromír Funke, Jindrich Heisler, Josef Sudek, Jindrich Styrsky, and Karel Teige, among many others. Edited by Catalina Ballester, Assumpta Capellà, Manuel Fontán del Junco, Zdenek Primus, and Dietmar Siegert.
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