Delve into the pivotal works of Dora Maar, presented within PHotoESPAÑA at Museo Lázaro Galdiano. This significant exhibition showcases more than 80 pieces, from her powerful social photography of Barcelona to a collection of surreal drawings. Experience Maar's artistic journey as she challenged aesthetic norms with her groundbreaking, experimental vision.
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This exhibition at Museo Lázaro Galdiano, part of PHotoESPAÑA, highlights the multidisciplinary work of Dora Maar, showcasing over 80 pieces including rare photographs of Barcelona from 1933 and an archival collection of her drawings. It explores her experimental techniques and unique perspective that broke from pictorialism.
Presented within the framework of PHotoESPAÑA and supported by LOEWE and the LOEWE FOUNDATION, 'Dora Maar: fotografía y dibujos' delves into the pivotal and prolific period of the 20th-century pioneering photographer. The exhibition features more than 80 works, including social photography of Barcelona from 1933, portraits of friends and cultural figures like Jean Cocteau, Frida Kahlo, and Pablo Picasso, and a significant collection of her drawings, many exhibited for the first time. Maar's artistic journey, marked by experimentation with techniques like multiple exposure, solarization, and bold lighting, challenged the aesthetic norms of pictorialism, leading her to explore surrealism and create dreamlike, provocative, and symbolic imagery. The exhibition thoughtfully examines Maar's raw social documentary photography from Barcelona, capturing the struggles of marginalized communities through images of fishermen, street musicians, and impoverished families. These poignant visuals offer a stark contrast to depictions of affluent city life, prompting reflection on societal conditions. Additionally, the show includes intimate portraits and a unique series of drawings, many sourced from recent acquisitions, that reveal her inner world and experimental spirit, spanning cubist abstractions, mythological inspirations, and landscapes. This exhibition aims to re-evaluate Dora Maar's contribution, recognizing her not just through her association with Picasso, but as a groundbreaking artist with a singular vision that transcended conventional artistic boundaries.
Admission to this exhibition is free. The museum is open Tuesday to Sunday, with specific hours mentioned for June.
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