Barcelona Art Scene from 1947 to 2007 at Fondation Maeght
The 'Barcelone 1947-2007' exhibition at Fondation Maeght in Saint Paul de Vence, curated by Michel Enrici and Victoria Combalía, showcases more than five decades of Barcelona's artistic energy. It begins with historic Miró artworks from the 1947 International Surrealist Exhibition. A dedicated section features the avant-garde group Dau al Set (1948-1956), displaying pieces by Tàpies, Cuixart, Ponç, and Tharrats, alongside their magazine. The exhibition also emphasizes Miró, Tàpies, and introduces Joan Brossa with his Poèmes-objets. Body art is represented by Antoni Llena and performances from Fina Miralles. Additionally, José Manuel Broto, Xavier Grau, and Miquel Barceló contribute to the painting section, culminating with contemporary works by Jaime Pitarch and photographs by Victor Pimstein, Jordi Colomer, Hannah Collins, and Naia del Castillo.
Key facts
- Exhibition 'Barcelone 1947-2007' at Fondation Maeght, Saint Paul de Vence, France, from July 7 to November 4, 2007.
- Curated by Michel Enrici and Victoria Combalía.
- Opens with two historic Miró paintings from the 1947 International Surrealist Exhibition at Galerie Maeght in Paris.
- Dedicated room to avant-garde group Dau al Set (1948-1956) featuring Tàpies, Cuixart, Ponç, Tharrats, and the magazine 'Dau al Set' published in Catalan under Franco.
- Highlights Tàpies' large-format works including 'Grand Bois aux couteaux' (1971).
- Introduces Joan Brossa as third major Catalan artist, with Poèmes-objets from 1951.
- Body art works by Antoni Llena, Angel Ribe, and performances by Fina Miralles.
- Contemporary section includes Jaime Pitarch installation and photographs by Victor Pimstein, Jordi Colomer, Hannah Collins, Naia del Castillo.
Entities
Artists
- Joan Miró
- Antoni Tàpies
- Modest Cuixart
- Joan Ponç
- Josep Tharrats
- Arnau Puig
- Joan Brossa
- Jordi Pablo
- Antoni Llena
- Angel Ribe
- Fina Miralles
- José Manuel Broto
- Xavier Grau
- Miquel Barceló
- Jaime Pitarch
- Victor Pimstein
- Jordi Colomer
- Hannah Collins
- Naia del Castillo
Institutions
- Fondation Maeght
- Galerie Maeght
Locations
- Saint Paul de Vence
- France
- Barcelona
- Paris
Sources
- artpress —