New Book Positions Walter Zanini as Key Interpreter of Contemporary Art
The book 'Walter Zanini: vanguardas, desmaterialização, tecnologia na arte,' curated by Eduardo de Jesus, delves into the impact of Walter Zanini as both a critic and curator. It examines the influence of technology on art from the 19th to the 20th century, addressing movements such as Art Nouveau, Futurism, Dadaism, and Constructivism. Zanini was at the helm of the Museu de Arte Contemporânea da Universidade de São Paulo (MAC/USP) from 1963 to 1978, where he championed emerging artists and avant-garde art. His curatorial contributions to the Bienal de São Paulo, notably the elimination of national pavilions, are also discussed. The book highlights key figures like John Cage and Brazilian video art pioneers, including Waldemar Cordeiro, underscoring Zanini's lasting impact on contemporary art.
Key facts
- The book 'Walter Zanini: vanguardas, desmaterialização, tecnologia na arte' is organized by Eduardo de Jesus.
- Walter Zanini directed the Museu de Arte Contemporânea da Universidade de São Paulo (MAC/USP) from 1963 to 1978.
- Zanini curated the 16th and 17th editions of the Bienal de São Paulo, eliminating the national pavilion model.
- The publication investigates technology in art from the 19th to the 20th century.
- It traces movements from Art Nouveau through Futurism, Dada, Constructivism, kinetic art, and video art.
- The term 'dematerialization of art' first appeared in a 1968 article by Lucy R. Lippard and John Chandler.
- Video art in Brazil began later, around 1969-1973, with pioneers like Waldemar Cordeiro.
- Nam June Paik's 1965 video is cited as the inaugural moment of videoart.
Entities
Artists
- Walter Zanini
- Eduardo de Jesus
- Almir Mavignier
- Júlio Le Parc
- Abraham Palatnik
- John Cage
- Robert Rauschenberg
- Allan Kaprow
- Lucy R. Lippard
- John Chandler
- Asger Jorn
- Waldemar Cordeiro
- Giorgio Moscati
- Wesley Duke Lee
- Artur Barrio
- Gabriel Borba Filho
- Antonio Dias
- Vilém Flusser
- Lucio Fontana
- Nam June Paik
- Vito Acconci
- Bruce Nauman
- Davidson Gilliotti
- Dan Graham
- Dennis Oppenheim
- Richard Serra
- Bill Viola
- Gary Hill
Institutions
- Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais
- Museu de Arte Contemporânea da Universidade de São Paulo (MAC/USP)
- Bienal de São Paulo
- Zero
- GRAV (Groupe de Recherche d'Art Visuel)
- MID
- Anonima
- CoBRA
- Fluxus
- Faap
Locations
- Brazil
- São Paulo
- Dusseldorf
- Germany
- Paris
- France
- Milão
- Italy
- Cleveland
- United States
- Argentina
- Denmark
- Czech Republic
- Korea