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Explore 'Una historia del arte reciente (1960-2020)': A Comprehensive Virtual Exhibition of Modern Art

Delve into contemporary art from 1960-2020 through a unique dialogue between major collections.

Step into 'Una historia del arte reciente (1960-2020)', a unique virtual exhibition project combining the prestigious collections of Fundación Juan March and DKV Seguros. This curated presentation offers a compelling narrative of contemporary art spanning six decades. Discover diverse artworks, from painting and sculpture to mixed media, exploring thematic sections that unfold the story of art between 1960 and 2020.

About Una historia del arte reciente (1960-2020) at Juan March Institute in Madrid

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Exhibition summary

This virtual exhibition showcases 'A History of Recent Art (1960-2020)', a project that brings together complementary collections from the Fundación Juan March and DKV Seguros. The exhibition is presented in two parts across the Fundación Juan March's museums in Cuenca and Palma, offering a narrative of contemporary art.

Curatorial context

Conceived as an evolving and educational exhibition project, 'Una historia del arte reciente (1960-2020)' fosters a dialogue between the collections of the Fundación Juan March and DKV Seguros. This significant exhibition is displayed across two of the Fundación's museums: the Museo de Arte Abstracto in Cuenca and the Museu Fundación Juan March in Palma. The project attempts a unique narrative approach, delving into the immediate past and the present through artworks displayed in the very spaces where the history of art unfolds. The exhibition is structured into distinct thematic 'ambits' or sections, such as 'Levedad y gravedad', 'Materia al desnudo', 'Escribiendo el espacio', and 'Naturaleza y serialidad', among others, each offering a specific lens through which to view the art from 1960 to 2020.

Admission and ticket notes

This exhibition is available as a virtual visit. For physical visits, general museum admission information would typically apply, but specific ticketing details are not provided on this page. Visitors are directed to commence the virtual tour or find more information via provided links.

Una historia del arte reciente (1960-2020) key exhibition facts

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Venue
Juan March Institute
Current status
Completed
Exhibition schedule
Jun 22, 2021 – Jan 16, 2022
Artist line / attribution
Information not currently available
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