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the Painter of the Possible.

Authors :
Dorfman, John
Source :
Art & Antiques. Oct2019, Vol. 42 Issue 9, p80-87. 8p.
Publication Year :
2019

Abstract

The article focuses on artist, art theorist and tribal art expert Wolfgang Paalen. Topics discussed include early life and career, his publication of a journal of art and theory that influenced American abstract artists after World War II, and his passion for collecting Cycladic, Northwest Coast, and Pre-Columbian art. Also mentioned is a Paalen retrospective at the Belvedere in Vienna, Austria on view through January 19, 2020 curated by Andreas Neufert and Franz Smola.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
01958208
Volume :
42
Issue :
9
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Art & Antiques
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
138927389