Jean Dubuffet's Anticultural Vision Explored in New York Exhibition
From April 15 to June 10, 2016, Acquavella Galleries in New York City hosted 'Jean Dubuffet: Anticultural Positions' at 18 East 79 Street. This exhibition highlighted Dubuffet's artwork from the 1940s to the early 1960s, utilizing unique materials such as sand and gold. Advocating for 'Art Brut,' Dubuffet appreciated the art of children and the naive, embodying the disillusionment following World War II and a departure from traditional art forms. Featured pieces included 'Joë Bousquet in Bed' (1947) and 'Will to Power' (1946). His experiences in North Africa influenced works like 'Our Old Land' (1951). Drawing inspiration from artists like Paul Klee and Picasso, Dubuffet was well-versed in European culture and engaged with jazz and Arabic influences, promoting a vision of a harmonious living universe.
Key facts
- Exhibition 'Jean Dubuffet: Anticultural Positions' ran from April 15 to June 10, 2016
- Held at Acquavella Galleries, 18 East 79 Street, New York City
- Featured works from the 1940s to early 1960s
- Dubuffet used materials like sand, oil emulsion, butterfly wings, tobacco leaves, tar, and gold
- He promoted 'Art Brut' and anticultural ideas, valuing naive and uneducated artists
- Influenced by post-World War II despair, Freudian thought, and non-Western societies
- Key works include 'Joë Bousquet in Bed' (1947) and 'Will to Power' (1946)
- Dubuffet was influenced by Paul Klee, ancient art, Picasso, and contemporaries like Soutine
Entities
Artists
- Jean Dubuffet
- Paul Klee
- Picasso
- Soutine
- Bacon
- Fautrier
- de Kooning
- Max Jacob
- Joë Bousquet
Institutions
- Acquavella Galleries
- artcritical
Locations
- New York City
- United States
- Paris
- France
- Algerian Sahara
- Algeria
- Drancy