The Irascibles: Exploring American Art and Artist Resistance at Juan March Institute
Delve into the pivotal 1950s New York movement where artists like Pollock and Rothko challenged art institutions.
This publication documents "The Irascibles," a significant exhibition presented by the Fundación Juan March. It chronicles a pivotal moment in 1950 New York where Abstract Expressionist painters actively resisted established museum structures. Explore the contributions of influential artists such as Willem De Kooning, Jackson Pollock, and Mark Rothko, detailed across its comprehensive pages. This catalog offers deep insights into a defining period of American art history.
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Exhibition summary
This publication, titled 'The Irascibles: painters against the museum, New York, 1950', details a significant period in art history. It was created in conjunction with an exhibition held at the Fundación Juan March.
Curatorial context
This publication documents 'The Irascibles,' a pivotal moment where painters stood against the prevailing museum structures in New York in 1950. The content delves into the contributions of prominent artists such as William Baziotes, James Brooks, Willem De Kooning, Jackson Pollock, and Mark Rothko, among others. It is presented as part of the 'Ediciones de la March' collection, indicating its close association with exhibition programming. The catalog itself is substantial, spanning 291 pages and featuring a mix of black and white and color illustrations and photographs, measuring 30 cm in height. It was edited by Bradford R. Collins, Beatriz Cordero, Manuel Fontán del Junco, and Inés Vallejo, with contributions from various authors and curators.
The exhibition associated with this catalog took place at the Fundación Juan March from March 6, 2020, to June 7, 2020. The publication serves as a comprehensive resource, detailing the artists, their context, and the historical significance of this artistic stance. It is classified as an exhibition catalog and is available in English, with an ISBN of 9788470756658. The 'Condiciones de uso' section indicates that digital formats are made available for consultation and free reproduction for teaching or research purposes, with a request for citation.
Admission and ticket notes
This page details a publication related to an exhibition. Specific ticketing information for the exhibition itself is not provided on this page; visitors are directed to the general 'Ediciones de la March' collection information or the Fundación Juan March website for further details on accessing content or visiting the institution's events. The publication is available for download as a PDF and can be consulted for educational or research purposes with proper citation.
The Irascibles key exhibition facts
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Venue
Juan March Institute
Current status
Open now
Exhibition schedule
From Mar 6, 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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