A Tale of Two Worlds: Experimental Latin American Art in Dialogue with the MMK Collection 1944-1989 Book by Victoria Eugenia Noorthoorn

Victoria Noorthoorn, Javier Villa, Klaus Gorner

ISBN 10: 3735640281 / ISBN 13: 9783735640284

Published by Kerber, 2018

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Immediate dispatch from Somerset. Nice book in great condition. Pages in excellent condition. English-Spanish edition. Book in unused condition. Hardcover. English. Pub Year 2018, See images for condition. About the book >.>.> A Tale of Two Worlds: Experimental Latin American Art in Dialogue with the MMK Collection 1944-1989, authored by Victoria Eugenia Noorthoorn, Javier Villa, and Klaus Gorner, explores the vibrant landscape of Latin American art during a pivotal period in history. This book examines the intersections between experimental Latin American artworks and the collection of the Museum für Moderne Kunst (MMK) in Frankfurt, Germany, focusing on the years from 1944 to 1989.Through a series of insightful essays and visual documentation, the authors delve into the contributions of various Latin American artists and the significance of their innovative practices. The narrative elucidates how these artists engaged with global movements while simultaneously reflecting their cultural contexts, offering a rich tapestry of perspectives that highlights the complexity of Latin American art. The dialogue between the MMK collection and these experimental works allows for a deeper understanding of how art can act as a bridge across different cultures and historical contexts.Readers can expect a thoughtful exploration that not only showcases significant artworks and artists but also contextualises them within broader art historical narratives. The book serves as a crucial resource for understanding the evolution and impact of Latin American art during a transformative time, making it essential for both scholars and art enthusiasts alike.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: A Tale of Two Worlds: Experimental Latin American Art in Dialogue with the MMK Collection 1944-1989 Book by Victoria Eugenia Noorthoorn
• Publisher: Kerber
• Publication Date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 3735640281
• ISBN 13: 9783735640284
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: Very Good
• Seller catalogs:
  • All Things Art
  • Art Painting and Paintings

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Synopsis

Accompanying an exhibition collaboration between the Museo de Arte Moderno de Buenos Aires and the MMK Frankfurt am Main, this 496-page book juxtaposes the European–North American canon and Latin American experimental art of two continents, examining both their commonalities and the challenges that cultural exchange entails. Here, works by Teresa Burga, Luis Camnitzer, Lygia Clark, Augusto de Campos, León Ferrari, Gego, Anna Maria Maiolino, Cildo Meireles, Hélio Oiticica, Lygia Pape, Mira Schendel, Grete Stern and others sit alongside pieces from the MMK's collection, including works by John Chamberlain, Lucio Fontana, On Kawara, Barry Le Va, Fred Sandback, Ben Vautier, Franz Erhard Walther and others.