New Sesc SP Book Explores Anna Bella Geiger's Dual Perspective as Native and Alien
A new publication by Edições Sesc SP focuses on Brazilian artist Anna Bella Geiger, contributing to the Arte, trabalho e ideal series that began in 2019. Curated by Fabiana de Barros, Michel Favre, and Márcia Zoladz, the book encompasses a critical essay by Estrella de Diego, along with a biography, an interview, images of her artwork, and materials from her personal archive. An English-language insert is also included. Danilo Miranda, the director of Sesc São Paulo, highlights Geiger's significant political, social, and critical perspectives. The essay outlines her artistic journey, particularly her impactful phase starting in 1965 and her post-1970 explorations, while also featuring a 2018 interview with curator Pablo Léon de La Barra that addresses her childhood and artistic influences.
Key facts
- Edições Sesc SP published a new book on artist Anna Bella Geiger.
- The book is part of the Arte, trabalho e ideal collection initiated in 2019.
- It is organized by Fabiana de Barros, Michel Favre, and Márcia Zoladz.
- The publication includes a critical essay by Estrella de Diego.
- An English-language insert contains a full translation of the text.
- The essay traces Geiger's artistic evolution from 1954 onward.
- Two key concerns identified are spatial subversions and dissident serialities.
- A 2018 interview with curator Pablo Léon de La Barra is featured.
Entities
Artists
- Anna Bella Geiger
- Fabiana de Barros
- Michel Favre
- Marcia Zoladz
- Estrella de Diego
- Danilo Miranda
- Marcel Duchamp
- Pablo Léon de La Barra
- Fayga Ostrower
- Mário Pedrosa
Institutions
- Edições Sesc SP
- Sesc São Paulo
- Sesc Edições
Locations
- São Paulo
- Brazil
- New York
- United States
- Rio de Janeiro
- Catete
- Mexico