Culture, October 16, 2007
The pure expression
At present, national art still preserves that mysticism and that trademark that caused that great museums and galleries of the world fill their rooms of pride with Argentine artists.
Plastic art is the simple expression of an idea by the mere willingness of the author. Argentina, during its two centuries of history, has shown its great quality in the art world. Represented by Antonio Berni, Juan Carlos Castagnino, Raúl Soldi, Emilio Pettoruti y Benito Quinquela Martín, among others, it knew how to gain respect and place in the world.
At present, national art still preserves that mysticism and that trademark that caused that great museums and galleries of the world fill their rooms of pride with Argentine artists. For example, Guillermo Kuitca, was paid tribute by the curator of Venice Biennial 2007 and his work is already permanent property of New York’s Museum of Modern Art. Argentina’s plastic art can be seen in more than 150 museums and galleries.
The pure expression
Prilidiano Pueyrredón (1823 – 1870)
He is considered the first argentine painter; the National School of Fine Arts had his name during many years in his honors.
He is the artist of the people. He is the most beloved painter by all the Argentine citizens and an important character in the history of the art in Argentina. His works are the perfect combination between emotions and colors.
Emilio Pettoruti (1892 – 1971)
The painter in front of the mirror, he was one of the most criticized painters but he burst into Europe and in the world little by little and that is how he got his dedication in the art world.
Lino Enea Spilimbergo (1896 – 1964)
He is considered the mater of the best Argentine painters and he was the teacher of the most influent schools of art of the country.
Antonio Berni (1905 – 1981)
There is no doubt that he was the painter with a “modern” spirit in Argentina and he still is one of the most admired painters of our country and in the world.
Raúl Soldi (1905 – 1994)
His works traveled around and his mark is still intact in Colon Theatre and the Santa Ana de Glew Church. In 1992 a retrospective of his life and works calls a half million of persons, it is a record for an Argentina artist.
Juan Carlos Castagnino (1908 – 1972)
Painter, architect, drawer and disciple of Spilimbergo who was considered by him as his best teacher. His works mix the modern art with the classic and baroque style.
Ernesto Deira (1928-1986)
He is one of the greatest artist of the Nueva Figuración together with Jorge De la Vega, Rómulo Macció and Luís Felipe Noé. In 2006, a tribute for his twenty years of his death was organized and it was one of the most visited of the country.
Marcelo Bonevardi (1929)
The painter from Córdoba enter the art world when he was very young when he award the grant of the John Simon Guggenheim foundation to work in the United States, he is one of the precursors of three-dimensional shapes and the use of “assamblaje”
Carlos Alonso (1929)
He is one of the most influential painters of the Argentine art, his Works play a roll between the real and imaginary, between saying and suggesting.
