Kies een stemming en de kamer zelf antwoordt — het licht koelt of warmt op, de sfeer verandert van tempo, en alleen de werken die dat gevoel belichamen, treden naar voren uit de duisternis. De rest verdwijnt in de schaduw.
Germán Cueto Velázquez: A Pioneer of Mexican Abstraction Born in Mexico City on February 8 or 9, 1883, Germán Cueto Velázquez emerged as a singular figure in the early decades of 20th-century Mexican art. Often considered the nation’s first abstract artist, his journey was one of profound transformation, moving from traditional influences to a radically innovative approach that challenged established norms and paved the way for future
generations. His life coincided with a period of immense social and political upheaval – the aftermath of the Mexican Revolution – which profoundly shaped the artistic landscape, fostering a desire for new forms of expression and a rejection of academic constraints. Cueto’s early years were marked by a grounding in traditional art education. He initially studied chemistry but was drawn to sculpture, finding his true calling within th…