Alejandro Puente: A Pioneer of Geometric Abstraction Alejandro Puente (La Plata, Argentina 1933 – Buenos Aires 2013) stands as a pivotal figure in Argentine postwar and contemporary art, recognized primarily for his contribution to the geometric abstraction movement that flourished in the 1960s. His artistic journey began with explorations of gestural painting—a departure from prevailing trends—but he swiftly embraced sensitive geometry, establishing himself as one of the foremost proponents of this influential aesthetic. Puente’s formative years were marked by a profound engagement with the…