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Los Irascibles: Exploring Artistic Rebellion and 1950s New York Art History in Madrid

This exhibition documents painters who confronted established art institutions, offering insight into avant-garde movements.

Delve into 'Los Irascibles,' an exhibition focusing on the radical artists who defied traditional museum systems in 1950 New York. This historical overview, documented by Fundación Juan March in Madrid, explores a significant period of abstract expressionism and artistic rebellion. Learn about the stances taken by influential painters who reshaped cultural norms. The accompanying catalog provides an in-depth record of this critical moment in art history.

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Exhibition summary

This exhibition, 'Los Irascibles: Painters Against the Museum, New York, 1950,' delves into a pivotal moment in art history. It explores the radical stances taken by artists challenging established institutions and artistic norms in mid-20th century New York.

Curatorial context

The publication 'Los Irascibles: Pintores contra el museo. Nueva York, 1950' documents a significant period of artistic rebellion. This exhibition catalog focuses on the artists who, through their work and actions, confronted the traditional museum system in New York during the 1950s. It features the contributions of numerous authors, including Daniel Belasco, Bradford R. Collins, and Manuel Fontán del Junco, alongside key artists like William Baziotes, James Brooks, Willem De Kooning, and Jackson Pollock, among others. The catalog itself, published by Fundación Juan March and Editorial Arte y Ciencia, serves as an in-depth record of this critical moment in abstract expressionism and avant-garde movements.

Admission and ticket notes

The page lists the exhibition dates and location as March 6 to June 7, 2020, at the Fundación Juan March in Madrid. Specific ticketing information is not provided on this page, but the exhibition was part of the 'Ediciones de la March' collection, suggesting it was documented through a publication rather than a temporary public viewing with direct ticketing details. Visitors are directed to a 'Download PDF' link for more information about the publication itself.

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Venue
Juan March Institute
Current status
Completed
Exhibition schedule
Mar 6, 2020 – Jun 7, 2020
Artist line / attribution
Featuring artists such as William Baziotes, James Brooks, Fritz Bultman, Willem De Kooning, Jimmy Ernst, Adolph Gottlieb, Hans Hofmann, Weldon Kees, Robert Motherwell, Barnett Newman, Jackson Pollock, Richard Pousette-Dart, Ad Reinhardt, Mark Rothko, Theodoros Stamos, Hedda Sterne, Clyfford Still, and Bradley Walker Tomlin. Curated by Bradford R. Collins, Beatriz Cordero, Manuel Fontán del Junco, and Inés Vallejo.
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