Brice Marden on Abstraction's Mystery in Artpress Dossier
In a 1987 Artpress dossier, three abstract painters respond to the state of abstraction. Brice Marden argues for preserving abstraction's mystery, rejecting the notion of a crisis. The dossier contextualizes abstraction's perceived renaissance after a period dominated by figurative work, while Neo-Geo practitioners claim abstraction is in crisis.
Key facts
- Artpress published a dossier in March 1987 titled 'Trois abstraits répondent'.
- Brice Marden was one of the three abstract painters interviewed.
- Marden advocates for leaving abstraction its mystery.
- The dossier discusses a perceived renaissance of abstract painting after 5-6 years of figurative dominance.
- Neo-Geo practitioners consider abstraction to be in a state of crisis.
- The source is from Artpress, a French art magazine.
- The article is from March 1987.
- The dossier includes responses from three abstract artists.
Entities
Artists
- Brice Marden
Institutions
- Artpress
Sources
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