Delirious: Art at the Limits of Reason, 1950-1980 at Met Breuer
The Met Breuer in New York is hosting an exhibition titled "Delirious: Art at the Limits of Reason, 1950-1980." This show highlights the bizarre and chaotic art that emerged during a time filled with conflict and turmoil. Curated by Kelly Baum, it features four sections: Vertigo, Excess, Nonsense, and Twisted. You'll find works from 62 different artists, many sourced from the Metropolitan Museum's collection, with some pieces on display for the very first time. Notable contributors include Dara Birnbaum, Hanne Darboven, and Yayoi Kusama. The exhibition runs from September 13, 2017, to January 14, 2018.
Key facts
- Exhibition titled 'Delirious: Art at the Limits of Reason, 1950-1980'
- Hosted at Met Breuer in New York
- Curated by Kelly Baum
- Covers the period 1950-1980
- Divided into four sections: Vertigo, Excess, Nonsense, Twisted
- Features 62 artists
- Many works from Metropolitan Museum collection, never exhibited before
- Runs September 13, 2017 to January 14, 2018
Entities
Artists
- Dara Birnbaum
- Hanne Darboven
- Philip Guston
- Yayoi Kusama
- Sol LeWitt
- Ana Mendieta
- Bruce Nauman
- Claes Oldenburg
- Carolee Schneemann
- Robert Smithson
Institutions
- Met Breuer
- Metropolitan Museum
Locations
- New York
- United States