Lygia Clark
in ‘Southern Geometries, from Mexico to Patagonia’, Fondation Cartier pour l’art contemporain, Paris
14 October 2018 – 24 February 2019
Lygia Clark, Bicho, 1960-84. Courtesy: © O Mundo de Lygia Clark-Associação Cultural, Rio de Janeiro
Lygia Clark is included in ‘Southern Geometries, from Mexico to Patagonia’ at Fondation Cartier pour l’art contemporain, Paris.
‘Southern Geometries, from Mexico to Patagonia’ celebrates the wealth of colour and diversity of styles in the geometric art of Latin America, bringing together 250 artworks made by over 70 artists from the Pre-Columbian period to present.
Including modernist abstract art, sculpture and architecture as well as ceramics, weaving, and body painting, the exhibition explores the wide range of approaches to geometric abstraction in Latin America, whether influenced by Pre-Columbian art, the European avant-garde or Amerindian cultures. Southern Geometries weaves visual relationships among diverse cultures and regions across time, inviting visitors to discover the vibrant patterns and designs of Latin American art.