FINE LINES
Sur Moderno At The New MOMA
Sur moderno: Journeys of Abstraction is a fresh, thrilling collection and a gift from Patricia Phelps de Cisneros to the new Museum of Modern Art in New York. Control of lines, space and color are an obsessive compulsive dream come true. Those themes are central to this exhibit from Brazil, Venezuela, Argentina and Uruguay. Artists include Lygia Clark, Gego, Raul Lozza, Helio Oticicia, Jesus Rafael Soto, Rhod Rothfuss and more. They focus on transforming orderly shapes and unique placement into successful abstractions.
It is a concise and planned art collection of lines and color. Positive and negative space is highlighted throughout. If you appreciate the ordered shapes and designs of these South American artists, you may be reminded of Alber, Mondrian and others. It’s a terrific representation of global unity. It’s also a delight to see this exhibit that feels so fresh and striking.
Exhibits like this underscore MOMA’s new priorities. It now emphasizes more inclusion and features artists from all over the world. The once dominant American and European exhibits are transforming into a more diverse, true representation of global art. Bravo, MOMA! We can’t wait to see what is ahead.
